used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From boyhood Austen Ware had trod a calculate path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
AUSTENnounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading From boyhood Austen Ware had trod a calculate path.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading From boyhood Austen Ware had trod a calculate path.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From boyhood Austen Ware had trod a calculate path.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
JudiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
not one, and not any
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
a course of conduct
From this reading From boyhood Austen Ware had trod a calculate path.
Phil
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From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
purpled
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From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
rice-fields
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From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
stirless
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From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
tenaciousnessnoun
persistent determination
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading From boyhood Austen Ware had trod a calculate path.
unwearyingadjective
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
WAREnounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading THE COMING OF AUSTEN WARE Dusk purpled over the rice-fields as the train sped on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These traits were linked to a certain incapacity for bad luck and an unwearying tenaciousness of purpose.
which person or people
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Still the man who had witnessed that farewell sat crouched in his seat in the forward car, stirless and pallid.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Judicious, masterful, possessed, he had gone through life with none of the temptations that had lain in wait for his younger brother Phil.
