used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
how long something has existed
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
fearless and daring
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
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determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
Dr
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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
emigrateverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪt/
leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
etc
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opinion or judgment
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
hardworkingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
Ltd
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Millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
Nikola
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
and nothing more
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
a male human offspring
From this reading The son of a hardworking country doctor, it had fallen to his lot to emigrate to Australia at the early age of sixteen.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
sparsely-populated
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From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
make square
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
Standerton
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From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
unflinchingadjectiveUS /ənˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
not shrinking from danger
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
under normal conditions
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
well-moulded
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From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Author of_ "_Dr. Nikola_," "_A Millionaire's Love Story_," "_The Curse of the Snake_," _etc., etc., etc._ London F. V. White & Co., Ltd.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.
William
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From this reading One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had not a friend in that vast, but sparsely-populated, land, and was without influence of any sort to help him forward.
