used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
agentle
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From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
(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 Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
candornounUS /ˈkændər/
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
co-workernounUS /ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkər/
an associate that one works with
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
dupedverbUS /duːpt/
past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
editoriallyadverbUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəli/
by means of an editorial
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
divisible by two
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
accept an excuse for
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
a young female
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING, GOING, GONE!
destroyed or killed
From this reading GOING, GOING, GONE!
GranitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
not any; not one
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
on one occasion
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
Rockhaven
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From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
express in words
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Winn looked for no compensation, but the editor, keen to discover talent, at once offered him a position as city news reporter on the paper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
at the time that
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
which person or people
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
Winn
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From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
produce a literary work
From this reading Winn Hardy, agentle child when the hand of want was stretched out to him, but a lion in wrath at all iniquity and injustice, was not long in carrying out his thought to write the history of the Rockhaven Granite Company, and for the sole purpose of a warning.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading To do so, came as an excuse to protect the pride of the poor girl who had been his co-worker; and when it was done, the editor to whom he took it gladly used it and, more than that, praised its writer editorially.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Winn, as was his nature, wrote with candor, sparing not even himself or the way he was duped, and it is needless to say that his article was widely read.
