used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I saw: that another mood was coming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I saw: that another mood was coming.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw: that another mood was coming.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I saw: that another mood was coming.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
not any; not one
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw: that another mood was coming.
SocratesnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw: that another mood was coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a very gentle look in his eyes as he began pacing the floor.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The Honorable Socrates Potter hung up the old rifle and washed his hands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “We must learn that wealth is no excuse for idleness or pride,” he went on.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Every one must find his work and do it, or come to grief--that is the conclusion of the whole matter.
