used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY M. E. W. S.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading TWO KINDS OF COURAGE.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
Dicksonville
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From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading BY M. E. W. S.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading TWO KINDS OF COURAGE.
LimestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
Limestone's
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From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading BY M. E. W. S.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO KINDS OF COURAGE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY M. E. W. S.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
SlackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO KINDS OF COURAGE.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Old Slack Limestone had sat on the steps of the tavern in Dicksonville, and chewed tobacco and told stories until he had acquired the highest perfection in the doing of each.
being of use or service
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading BY M. E. W. S.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now and then he would condescend to be useful for a few days.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Neither of these roads to fortune is to be commended to youth; but as a proof that excellence is to be achieved by constant practice, Slack Limestone's example became a good one.
