used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But they were astounded to find that it did not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He brought his plans with him, and laid them before them.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought his plans with him, and laid them before them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were astounded to find that it did not.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
collieries
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From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they were astounded to find that it did not.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But they were astounded to find that it did not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brought his plans with him, and laid them before them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
of great significance or value
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He brought his plans with him, and laid them before them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they were astounded to find that it did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
a human being
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He brought his plans with him, and laid them before them.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
Riggan
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From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The owners of the Riggan collieries held their meeting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
a special situation
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He brought his plans with him, and laid them before them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a ruinous thing, they said among themselves, for so young a man to lose so important a position on the very threshold of his professional life, and they were convinced that his knowledge of this would restrain him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That a person in their employ should differ from them boldly, and condemn their course openly, was an extraordinary event; that a young man in the outset of his career should dare so much was unprecedented.
