used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
brought together in one place
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
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 He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
not any; not one
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
pillnounUS /pɪl/
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
SOBERadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
a special situation
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Later on the aid must consciously be gathered together.
unbidden
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From this reading It is so much easier to do things on the spur of the moment; courage is an unbidden lieutenant then.
uncoatedadjectiveUS /ənˈkoʊtɪd/
not having a coating
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS SOBER AS A JUDGE That determination of his, to wait, was a hard thing for Masters to adhere to.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Curiously enough, Masters experienced pleasure in making the way hard for himself; there was no attempt to boil the peas before putting them in his shoe.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading He knew it was a wholesome resolve; at the same time the pill was very bitter: uncoated kind.
