used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
ex-convict
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From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
yet to be or coming
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
of the present time and place
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
investigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
not any; not one
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
rôle
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From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
sociologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by sociology
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
SUPERFLUOUSadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He was friendless; he had no profession; he had no trade; he had never held a position; he had no experience of a commercial value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
at the time that
From this reading He saw this career, not as a part to be abandoned when it wearied him, like a rôle assumed for a season by a sociological investigator, but as the part he must play, must _live_, to the end of his days.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE SUPERFLUOUS MAN The next day the search for work had to be begun, and David felt himself squarely against the beginning of his new career as an ex-convict.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His immediate struggle, his whole future, would not be one whit other than if he were in truth the thief the world had branded him.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing for the magazines was not to be thought of, for he needed quick, certain money.
