used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
in addition
From this reading He wanted to be a bread-winner also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
the two together, not just one
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
bread-winner
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From this reading He wanted to be a bread-winner also.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
command with authority
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
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 To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
set up or found
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
HUMILIATIONnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
for more time
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
and nothing more
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
money-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN His experience in the gardens of Mr. Long had a direct effect upon both Austin and his father.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to be a bread-winner also.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found a keen pleasure in this that gave him a thirst for money-making, which was certain to assert itself at the first opportunity.
belonging to which person
From this reading To Austin, whose manly feelings were early awakening, there was an untold sweetness in handling his own money.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No longer could he be satisfied in the house doing merely woman’s work.
