used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After refusing the saloonkeeper's offer Mr. Thomas found a job of work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
the act of burning something
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
Englishman's
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From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
set up or found
From this reading After refusing the saloonkeeper's offer Mr. Thomas found a job of work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading After refusing the saloonkeeper's offer Mr. Thomas found a job of work.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
engage in
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
win a victory over
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading After refusing the saloonkeeper's offer Mr. Thomas found a job of work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
saloon-keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
saloonkeeper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After refusing the saloonkeeper's offer Mr. Thomas found a job of work.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "What a pity it is," said Mr. Thomas to himself, "that a man of his education and ability should be engaged in such accursed business."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a fool he is to refuse my offer," thought the saloon-keeper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was not a job congenial to his feelings, but his motto was, "If I do not see an opening I will make one."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After refusing the saloonkeeper's offer Mr. Thomas found a job of work.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading After he had turned from Mr. Englishman's workshop, burning with a sense of wrong which he felt powerless to overcome, he went on the levee and looked around to see if any work might be picked up by him as a day laborer.
