used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
Basil's
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From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
despondverb
lose confidence or hope; become dejected
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
Edith
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From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
at any time
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
with resolute determination
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
of great significance or value
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
held up in the air
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
seververbUS /ˈsevər/
set or keep apart
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
in the near future
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly neither Basil nor his employer had reason to be otherwise.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading This sweet and human bond was of inestimable value to Basil; it raised him from the slough of despond into which he had sunk; the hand of a little child lifted him to a man's height.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between him and Edith loving links were soon firmly forged which time was never to sever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was profoundly grateful; he had now a happy home, he had congenial work to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
a late time of life
From this reading It led to important results in Basil's career, and in years to come he often thought of the child, the chance meeting with whom in the churchyard conducted him, by both straight and devious paths, to a goal which he had not dared to hope he would ever reach.
