a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
set up or found
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
with speed
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not reject Johnson’s advice, but he did not follow it to the letter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His instinct was against the method suggested by his friend, and he felt that he had not the assurance to follow it out.
which person or people
From this reading He was too sensitive and proud to employ his courage in besieging persons who did not want him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The summer passed quickly away without bringing any new element into George’s life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Nevertheless he found work to do, and his position was improved, though his writings still failed to attract any attention.
