used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
ain't
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From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
boarding-house
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From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
caretakernounUS /ˈkerteɪkər/
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
confessornoun
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
Cory
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From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
crittersnounUS /ˈkrɪtərz/
plural of “critter” — a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
dish-wiper
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From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
else
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From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
yet to be or coming
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
his'n
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From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
Iry
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From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
lugubriouslyadverb
in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
not any; not one
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
not divisible by two
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
and nothing more
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
others
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From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
ruminationnounUS /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
get by special effort
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
that is looked for
From this reading After a long rumination on the discouraging problem of his future, he sought his confessor, the corner grocer.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
make steady
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
thar
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From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
in the direction of
From this reading He had a distinct leaning towards an agricultural life and coveted the care of cows.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading He had vainly tried to secure steady employment, but had succeeded only in getting occasional odd jobs.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "The grocer has sold his'n," he lugubriously lamented; "thar ain't no one else as wants a caretaker for their critters around here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
at the time that
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Cory secured a place as dish-wiper at a new boarding-house near, and Gus realized that he and Iry alone were dependent upon the others for their keep, shame seared his young soul.
