used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
(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 Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
a cherished desire
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
comfortlessadjective
without comfort
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
set up or found
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
a young female
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
immediately past
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
loopholenounUS /ˈluːphoʊl/
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
refusalsnounUS /rɪˈfjuːzəlz/
plural of “refusal” — the act of refusing
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every loophole of escape from poverty seemed closed against him.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He loathed the dreary patrol of the wet streets; he abhorred his comfortless quarters in the third-rate hotel; and the curt refusals that followed his application for a humble post were utterly disheartening.
wharves
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From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
which person or people
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jimmy’s courage had fallen very low, dragging with it the last remnants of hope and ambition.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For days he had tramped the streets of Vancouver, making the rounds of the wharves and mills in search of work, and had found nothing.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Worse than all, he felt that he had drifted very far from the girl who was constantly in his thoughts.
