used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
(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 In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
(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 As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
brought into existence
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
Damietta
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From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
GRANDIN
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From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
MANSIONnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
Mayberry
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From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
unusual or striking
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
get by special effort
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading As he grew older and became more thoughtful, he assumed better clothing, grew more studious, and, helped by his fine ability and prepossessing looks, became popular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
urchinnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃən/
poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
(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 In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT THE GRANDIN MANSION Ben Mayberry was born in Damietta, and his parents, as I have shown, were extremely poor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of all this, Ben failed to secure the social recognition to which he was entitled.
which person or people
From this reading He had been a barefooted urchin, who was ready to fight or engage in any reckless undertaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In addition, his remarkable skill in athletic sports made him well liked among the rougher element, who would have been glad had he consented to "train with their crowd."
