Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading ADVENTURES IN CALIFORNIA.

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From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

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From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading BEGINS WITH DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading ADVENTURES IN CALIFORNIA.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER ONE.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

recognizable; marked

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading BEGINS WITH DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

the act of digging

From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

at any time

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

coins made of gold

From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ADVENTURES IN CALIFORNIA.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEGINS WITH DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHAPTER ONE.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading BEGINS WITH DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

an artist who paints

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

with passion

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading DIGGING FOR GOLD, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

which person or people

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEGINS WITH DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If ever there was a man in this world who was passionately fond of painting and cut out for a painter, that man was Frank Allfrey; but fate, in the form of an old uncle, had decided that Frank should not follow the bent of his inclinations.