used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
a small house with a single story
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The latter was supposed to have died a poor man.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
set up or found
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The latter was supposed to have died a poor man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was supposed to have died a poor man.
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 In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The latter was supposed to have died a poor man.
MOCKverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading THE MOCK PHILANTHROPIST.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
and nothing more
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
PHILANTHROPISTnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading THE MOCK PHILANTHROPIST.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The latter was supposed to have died a poor man.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
required or under orders
From this reading The latter was supposed to have died a poor man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOCK PHILANTHROPIST.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nicholas Walton, much sooner than he had anticipated, was able to realize the dream of his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In settling up his estate it was found that he left only the modest cottage in which he had lived.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He engaged a larger store on Broadway, within three months of the death of his brother-in-law.
