adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
coffee-urn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The dear lady had listened with her eyes fixed on Peter.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The dear lady had listened with her eyes fixed on Peter.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
Grayson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
how
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From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The dear lady had listened with her eyes fixed on Peter.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
McGuffeynounUS /məˈɡʌfi/
United States educator who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers (1800-1873)
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dear lady had listened with her eyes fixed on Peter.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The old fellow was facing the coffee-urn when he told her Jack's story and what he himself had said in reply, and how fine the boy was in his beliefs, and how well-nigh impossible it was for him to help him, considering his environment.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Peter was up and dressed when Miss Felicia arrived, despite the early hour.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was but another of his benevolent finds; it had been the son of an old music teacher the winter before, and a boy struggling through college last spring;--always somebody who wanted to get ahead in one direction or another, no matter how impracticable his ambitions might be.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed that gay cavalier was the first to help the dear lady off with her travelling cloak and bonnet, Mrs. McGuffey folding her veil, smoothing out her gloves and laying them all upon the bed in the adjoining room--the one she kept in prime order for Miss Grayson's use.
