used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
most important element
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
the force of workers available
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
rent-collecting
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From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He undertook some rent-collecting, and some evening lectures on elementary science to boys and men.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Robert was some time in finding his opening, in realizing any fraction of his dream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But after a while he began to feel his position false and unsatisfactory.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In truth, his opinions were in the main identical with those of the Vicar under whom he was acting.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At first he tried work under the Broad Church Vicar to whom Grey had introduced him.
