used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHOOSING A CAREER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading CHOOSING A CAREER.
CHOOSINGverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading CHOOSING A CAREER.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
heavy-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
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 As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
not any; not one
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
with speed
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
Snyder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
carry out
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "If only the fellows had stood by me," he thought, "I might have stayed and fought it out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Rod Blake, heavy-hearted, and weary, both mentally and physically from his recent struggles, left his uncle's house, he felt utterly reckless, and paid no heed to the direction his footsteps were taking.
which person or people
From this reading His one idea was to get away as quickly, and as far as possible, from those who had treated him so cruelly.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But to have them go back on me, and take Snyder's word in preference to mine, is too much."
