used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
divisible by two
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
HAPHAZARDadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
not in action or at work
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
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 As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was awaiting the dismissal that now could not be long delayed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
pleasnounUS /pliːz/
plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
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From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had protested against the recklessness of his conduct, but her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
be standing; be upright
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
stipendnounUS /ˈstaɪpənd/
a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading To May, however, he confessed the truth, that he had chosen to sacrifice a paltry certainty for the sake of possible wealth.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He let it be known, casually, at the cottage that he was temporarily idle, while awaiting orders.
which person or people
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HAPHAZARD QUESTING Masters, who was not minded to let the value of a small weekly stipend stand between him and the possession of riches, had now abandoned even the pretense of work.
