used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
(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 Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
permission to do something
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
go away from a place
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
engage in
From this reading ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
absolutely essential
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
not any; not one
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
come into possession of
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
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 Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
try to get or reach
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
undervalueverbUS /ˈʌndərvæljuː/
assign too low a value to
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
not known
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
which person or people
From this reading Boys who have a good home are apt to undervalue it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sometimes it may be necessary and expedient to leave the safe anchorage of home, and brave the dangers of the unknown sea; but no boy should do this without his parents' consent, nor then, without making up his mind that he will need all his courage and all his resolution to obtain success.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They do not realize the comfort of having their daily wants provided for without any anxiety on their part.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They are apt to fancy that they would like to go out into the great world to seek their fortunes.
