used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
in addition
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
have
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
for the reason that
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
else
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From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
EMPLOYMENTnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But in his interview with his guardian he had gained his point so easily that the concession immediately lost half its value.
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
WallingverbUS /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had accepted the latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine that he was not also in demand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, the thought of a trip around the world was certainly very enticing; any opposition to the plan would have rendered him the more desirous of carrying it out.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thorpe Walling had never been one of Cabot Grant's particular friends, nor did the latter now regard with unmixed pleasure the idea of a year's intimate association with him.
