used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE RABBI'S AND AT THE GOVERNOR'S.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE RABBI'S AND AT THE GOVERNOR'S.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His youth had been uneventful.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
a social unit living together
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
a boy or man
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
set up or found
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
GOVERNOR'SnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading AT THE RABBI'S AND AT THE GOVERNOR'S.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His youth had been uneventful.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
hard-working
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From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His youth had been uneventful.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
Kathinka's
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From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
Kierson
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From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
outweighedverbUS /aʊˈtweɪd/
past form of “outweigh” — be heavier than
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
RABBI'S
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From this reading AT THE RABBI'S AND AT THE GOVERNOR'S.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE RABBI'S AND AT THE GOVERNOR'S.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading His youth had been uneventful.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until recently Joseph had assisted his father in his business, but felt an irresistible desire to achieve something higher than was possible in that humble calling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
which person or people
From this reading His father was a hard-working butcher, who in spite of his industry found it difficult to provide food for his family of half-a-dozen.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading His youth had been uneventful.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Joseph Kierson was a fine manly fellow of twenty-two, not particularly handsome, but possessing what in Kathinka's eyes outweighed mere personal appearance, a fine mind, great courage and indomitable zeal.
