used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
any thing at all
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
at or in or to any place
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
Broughton
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From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined to stay and fight it out there for two reasons.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
else
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From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
at any time
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
Feathertons
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From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He determined to stay and fight it out there for two reasons.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
set up or found
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
the act of departing
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
Halliday
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From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
menialadjectiveUS /ˈmiːniəl/
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
on one occasion
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He determined to stay and fight it out there for two reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He determined to stay and fight it out there for two reasons.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He determined to stay and fight it out there for two reasons.
Stockards
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From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Everywhere that he turned his face, anything but the most menial work was denied him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He determined to stay and fight it out there for two reasons.
unflaggingadjectiveUS /ənˈflæɡɪŋ/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found that there were more Feathertons and Stockards than he had ever looked to find.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Halliday was not a man to be discouraged easily, and for the next few weeks he kept up an unflagging search for work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought once of going away from Broughton, but would he find it any better anywhere else, he asked himself?
