used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
Buffington's
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From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
How
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From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
immediately past
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
NIAGARAnounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
StealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALTHOUGH Mark was inclined to pity any man deprived of his liberty, he felt pleased to think that Buffington's career was cut short for a time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "How much better it would be for him," thought Mark, "if he had earned his living in some honest way!"
which person or people
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stealing may seem an easy way of obtaining money, but the one who depends on it is likely to be brought up with a round term at last.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was little doubt that he would be imprisoned for a time more or less extended.
