used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
a youthful male person
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
move gently or carefully
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
at any time
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
not any; not one
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM'S TEMPTATION.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
express in words
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
stiddyest
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From this reading His appetite showed no signs of decrease, and the deacon was led to remark that "Samuel had the stiddyest appetite of any boy he ever knew.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading SAM'S TEMPTATION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The deacon discovered that the boy needed constant watching.
at the time that
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A month passed, a month which it is safe to say was neither satisfactory to Sam nor his employer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When he was left to himself, he was sure to shirk his work, and indulge his natural love of living at ease.
