used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
BurnernounUS /ˈbɜːrnər/
an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
Chanler's
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From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
eighteenth-story
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From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
etc
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From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
an act that fails
From this reading I was not happy; I was a failure.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
Gaston
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From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
gloomingadjective
depressingly dark
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I was not happy; I was a failure.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not happy; I was a failure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
Olaf
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From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had sat so for many mornings past.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Author of “The Snow Burner,” “The Man Trail,” “Gaston Olaf,” etc.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
at the time that
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading George Chanler’s offer of a position as literary secretary of his Arctic expedition came to me one fine May morning when I was sitting at my desk, glooming from an eighteenth-story height down upon the East River, and dreading to begin the day’s work.
a late time of life
From this reading I was thirty years old, had a college education; my health was splendid and I was intelligent and ambitious.
