used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
essayed
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From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
fellow-men
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From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
ForensicadjectiveUS /fərˈensɪk/
of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
set up or found
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
Halesby
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From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
go away from a place
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
with speed
From this reading His one concern was to get qualified and licensed to earn his living on the bodies of his fellow-men as quickly as possible.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
in a serious manner
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
SPARKDALE
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From this reading LOWER SPARKDALE I NEXT day, in a fever of restlessness, Edwin essayed and passed his fourth professional examination.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
ToxicologynounUS /ˌtɑːksɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The subjects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology were unimportant, and now that his life had taken this sudden change of direction, it did not much matter what sort of a degree he took.
at the time that
From this reading He had expected to get a first-class in it, but when he found himself near the bottom of the list in the neighbourhood of W.G., he was not seriously disturbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since his interview with his father, the determination to leave Halesby had not faltered, although he had not then calculated the difficulties that now faced him.
