used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
(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 All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
BESSIE
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From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
divisible by two
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
your parents
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
set up or found
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
the literary culture
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
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 Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
others
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From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
Phebe
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From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
a full supply
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
Ralph
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From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
free from harm or evil
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
rungsnounUS /rʌŋz/
plural of “rung” — a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All the letters he had sent to Phebe had been under cover to Stephen Collins; even the one Stephen Collins had himself placed in the desk had been directed to him.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
at the time that
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Every bottom rung he was compelled to try proved too prosaic, and years were spent in becoming familiar with a whole series of bottom rungs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course things had gone well with him while he had money in his pocket, but when that had melted away his appreciative friends suddenly disappeared.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Like other folks in that new country he had plenty of opportunities of getting on, but like so many others he wanted the top rung of the ladder first, and found that such a leap did not come within the bounds of possibility.
a late time of life
From this reading BESSIE COMES TO THE RESCUE For nearly ten years Ralph Waring had been a homeless wanderer, getting a living in a variety of ways.
