used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
Charley
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From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
couldn't
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From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
foresternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
set down according to a plan
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
a unit of instruction
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
StartlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
surmountverbUS /sərˈmaʊnt/
get on top of; deal with successfully
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
a special situation
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was carrying such a load of responsibility these days that he sometimes felt that he couldn't stand another thing; and in moments of depression he thought he could not continue to carry the load he already had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Startling Discovery Charley was glad enough that the man was not Collins.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter what the difficulties were, Charley had to find a way to surmount them.
at the time that
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For Charley was learning the lesson that every man in authority learns: when the forester laid out a piece of work for him, the forester expected him to get it done.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been Collins, Charley would have had another matter to worry about.
