used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
recognizable; marked
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
only a very short time before
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
Joe
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From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
JOE'S
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From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading JOE’S HELP NEEDED Joe could hardly believe his good luck.
not any; not one
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
Rosello
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From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
try to get or reach
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had come about by a curious trick of fate, and Joe was very much pleased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
at the time that
From this reading When he decided to run away he had no settled plans in mind.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But to be engaged without any delay as an assistant was beyond Joe’s wildest hopes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All he expected to do was to seek out Professor Rosello, and ask him what would be the best means of starting in on the chosen career.
