AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That possibility he had always foreseen.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
BETRAYSverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
Chayne
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From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading That possibility he had always foreseen.
Garratt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
misjudgedverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
PASSIONnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading That possibility he had always foreseen.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
tenacitynounUS /təˈnæsɪti/
persistent determination
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not aware of the great revolution which had taken place in Chayne; and he misjudged his tenacity.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Chayne, like many another man, had mapped out his life only to find that events would happen in a succession different to that which he had ordained.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading AN OLD PASSION BETRAYS A NEW SECRET Garratt Skinner, however, was wrong.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He had arranged to devote his youth and the earlier part of his manhood entirely to his career, if the career were not brought to a premature end in the Alps.
