aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
(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 On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
Charley
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From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
CluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
engage in
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
MarlinnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Charley Finds Another Clue As he trudged homeward that evening, Charley pondered over the events of the day.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first he did not know whether to rejoice or be sorry over the outcome of his encounter with the laborer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On the other hand, he realized that if he had let the man get the better of him, he could never have hoped to maintain discipline; and Charley was old enough to know that without discipline he could not succeed in any post of authority.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Perhaps he was most worried by the fact that he could not talk to Mr. Marlin about the matter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was sure the man would hate him, and if he did, he might try to make more trouble for him.
