used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
ButtenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
at any time
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
Fortune'snounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
OranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
plural of “os” — a mouth or mouthlike opening
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
with speed
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
except for; apart from
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
Stratton
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From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time he had ever hinted at the differences of class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ora glanced up quickly, then, thankful that her husband was intent upon his carving, dropped her eyes.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
which person or people
From this reading In his boyhood there had been a mighty gulf between his mother and the haughty Mrs. Stratton who employed her in what was then the finest house in Butte.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he was too thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the West, in which he had spent his life, to recognise any difference in class save that which was determined by income.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As soon as his own abilities, industry, and the turn of Fortune’s wheel, placed him in a position to offer support to the two dainty women that had been his ideals from boyhood, he knew himself to be their equal, without exhausting himself in analysis.
