used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
(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 His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
BELLEVITE
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From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
at a previous time
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
life-work
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From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
machine-shop
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From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
the force of workers available
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
an amount of time
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
on the contrary
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
teensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
Vapoor
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From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was born a machinist, and his taste in that direction had made him a very hard student.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BELLEVITE AND THOSE ON BOARD OF HER Paul Vapoor was a genius, and that accounted for his position as chief engineer at the age of twenty-two.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His days and a large portion of his nights, while in his teens, had been spent in studying physics, chemistry, and, in fact, all the sciences which had any bearing upon the life-work which nature rather than choice had given him to do.
which person or people
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His father had been in easy circumstances formerly, so that there had been nothing to interfere with his studies before he was of age.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
a late time of life
From this reading Up to this period, he had spent much of his time in a large machine-shop, working for nothing as though his daily bread depended upon his exertions; and he was better qualified to run an engine than most men who had served for years at the business, for he was a natural scientist.
