used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would get work as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And he thought of the children.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He would get work as soon as possible.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
on one occasion
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
and nothing more
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He would get work as soon as possible.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
in the near future
From this reading He would get work as soon as possible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And he thought of the children.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S GUEST It is hard to explain Austin’s feelings at this time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He would get work as soon as possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He kept promising himself that only this once would he be guilty of such a deed.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had a tender conscience and knew he was doing wrong; but he was penniless and so in need of a friend, and this young man had showed him kindness, and a way out of his difficulty.
