used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
improvidentadjective
not provident; not providing for the future
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
engage in
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading MICHAEL O'CONNOR.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
O'CONNORnounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading MICHAEL O'CONNOR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading Michael O'Connor died placidly, as he had always lived.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
nonexistent
From this reading A clever man, brilliant in his own chosen career of journalism, opportunities to make money had not been wanting; and money had been made and spent.
at the time that
From this reading He never could refuse to give when asked to do so; his failing sprang from an excess of generosity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading An improvident man, as the world uses the term, he undoubtedly had been, but this arose from a defect of character.
