afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading RUGGED HILLS FOR WEARY FEET.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RUGGED HILLS FOR WEARY FEET.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading RUGGED HILLS FOR WEARY FEET.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
HomelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
not any; not one
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
not one, and not any
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
on one occasion
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
a course of conduct
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
Roland
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From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
RUGGEDadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading RUGGED HILLS FOR WEARY FEET.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
that is looked for
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
talismanicadjective
possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Homeless once more, Roland sought an humble refuge, in the house of his friend, the good police officer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
Thornly's
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From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading RUGGED HILLS FOR WEARY FEET.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
which person or people
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He made the effort day after day, and although there was so much in his whole bearing that was prepossessing, none were willing to run the risk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Never had his prospects appeared so discouraging, and never had he greater need of all the support of the sweet talismanic words which had guided and strengthened him so long.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Aware of the difficulties which would beset his path, he shrank from encounters with the rough world; for what could one expect who had left an office like Mr. Thornly's suddenly, and could bring no reference?
