adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Peter went back to his desk, and waited.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Peter went back to his desk, and waited.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter went back to his desk, and waited.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
TortsnounUS /tɔːrts/
plural of “tort” — (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Peter went back to his desk, and waited.
WAITINGnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He gave up looking at the wall of his office, and took to somebody “On Torts” again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peter went back to his desk, and waited.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When that was finished he went through the other law books of his collection.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “My friend,” said an old and experienced philosopher to a young man, who with all the fire and impatience of his years wished to conquer the world quickly, “youth has many things to learn, but one of the most important is never to let another man beat you at waiting.”
