used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
any person at all
From this reading “Was anybody ever so lucky before!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Was anybody ever so lucky before!
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
CLIFFORD
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From this reading CLIFFORD FAXON’S VOW.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
don't
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From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
at any time
From this reading “Was anybody ever so lucky before!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
FAXON'S
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From this reading CLIFFORD FAXON’S VOW.
a boy or man
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
occurring by chance
From this reading “Was anybody ever so lucky before!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Was anybody ever so lucky before!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
not known
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading CLIFFORD FAXON’S VOW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
at the time that
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “Now, my education is assured, Professor Harding, and if I don’t win a scholarship, now and then, to help me out, it will not be for lack of energy and industry.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure an ax was never so effectively wielded!” he exclaimed, his face radiant with happiness, as he discussed the gift of his unknown benefactor with his teacher.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Clifford regarded himself as the most fortunate fellow in the world when this generous gift was received.
