used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
the state of being absent
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
anew
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
(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 That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
the act of giving
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
death of a person
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
held up in the air
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
in the near future
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
a special situation
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In those days of discouragement Austin was near giving up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN There were in Austin’s mind grave doubts as to his being able to manage the children in town.
at the time that
From this reading That his father could manage them better was doubtful, but it was easier when his father was there.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But the heaviest load will some time be lifted, and Austin felt his heart grow more light when he received a letter from his father, saying he had obtained work that suited him and had a house ready for the children as soon as they should come to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They could not be trusted to do the right thing in his absence, and would be constantly bringing themselves into reproach.
