used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
AUSTIN'SnounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
terminate
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
to an extreme degree
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
How
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From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
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 sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
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 “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
come into possession of
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
and nothing more
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
a course of conduct
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
with low volume
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “It seems my life is a long series of crises, and I face one now that is exceedingly perplexing.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
that is looked for
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had sought opportunity for a confidential talk with an older friend whom he knew was interested in all his affairs.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have come to where my path seems to break and I do not know which way to go, yet God knows my heart, that I want only his will done in me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AUSTIN’S NEW HOME “How is life serving you these days, Austin?” asked his companion quietly, for the expression of the young man’s face showed that he was facing some perplexity.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should like to lay the matter before you and obtain your opinion as to what I should do.
