used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
how long something has existed
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
in addition
From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Michael McAravey was an altered man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Michael McAravey was an altered man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
Hendrick
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From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
immediately past
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Michael McAravey was an altered man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
McAravey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Michael McAravey was an altered man.
the force of workers available
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael McAravey was an altered man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
on one occasion
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
self-vindication
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From this reading His proud reserve seemed changing into petulant self-vindication.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He also conceived a violent antipathy to George Hendrick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Michael McAravey was an altered man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
at the time that
From this reading He began to look fully his age, and, like many other men of so-called iron constitution, when his strength began to give way it collapsed at once.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The events narrated in the last chapter were not without lasting effects on most of the persons immediately concerned in them.
