used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
(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 Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
Andy
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From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
a movement into or inward
From this reading ENTERING FOR THE RACE.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ENTERING FOR THE RACE.
frugallyadverbUS /ˈfruːɡəli/
in a frugal manner
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
manageableadjectiveUS /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/
capable of being managed or controlled
From this reading A reasonable, wholesome, manageable scheme of life!
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
not any; not one
From this reading Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
percentagenounUS /pərˈsentədʒ/
a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
any competition
From this reading ENTERING FOR THE RACE.
on the contrary
From this reading Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading A reasonable, wholesome, manageable scheme of life!
reconcilingadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪlɪŋ/
tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
SavingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A reasonable, wholesome, manageable scheme of life!
schemernounUS /ˈskiːmər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
required or under orders
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTERING FOR THE RACE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
precisely as stated
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or, rather, not a scheme at all--Andy was no schemer.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading A reasonable, wholesome, manageable scheme of life!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Life had hitherto been very simple to him--doing his work, taking his pay, spending the money frugally and to the best advantage, sparing a small percentage for the Savings Bank, and reconciling with this programme the keen enjoyment of such leisure hours as fell to his lot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Andy Hayes had never supposed that he would be the victim of a problem, or exposed to the necessity of a momentous choice.
