used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOY NO LONGER.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
Bert
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From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
a youthful male person
From this reading A BOY NO LONGER.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
for more time
From this reading A BOY NO LONGER.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
not any; not one
From this reading A BOY NO LONGER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
except for; apart from
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
an educational institution
From this reading The mission school was still small and struggling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mission school was still small and struggling.
not in physical motion
From this reading The mission school was still small and struggling.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The mission school was still small and struggling.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading But for the almost heroic energies of its superintendent, a clerk in a city banking house, it could not have been carried on at all.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Frank and Bert put their hearts into the city mission work, just as they did into everything else that they undertook, and it was well they did.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading For surely nothing save genuine zeal, and fidelity to a strong purpose could have carried them through the experiences that awaited them.
