used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
in addition
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
any person at all
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
apprising
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From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
Brander
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From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
Cuthbert
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From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
Hartington
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From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
and nothing more
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
come together
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
a particular point in time
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
and nothing more
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
express in words
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He at once sent off a telegram ordering the carriage to meet him by the evening train, and also one to Mr. Brander begging him to be at the house if possible when he arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was a terrible shock, for he had no idea whatever that Mr. Hartington was in any way out of health.
at the time that
From this reading Cuthbert Hartington had been back in town but two days when he received a letter from Mr. Brander apprising him of the sudden death of his father.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Upon hearing from the lawyer that his father had been aware that he might be carried off at any moment by heart disease, but that he had strictly forbidden the doctor and himself writing to him, or informing anyone of the circumstances, he said-- "It is just like my father, but I do wish it had not been so.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Cuthbert had written only the day before to say that he should be down at the end of the week, for indeed he felt unable to settle down to his ordinary course of life in London.
