used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was too good, she said, to be thrown away.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
circumventedverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈventɪd/
past form of “circumvent” — surround so as to force to give up
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
the organ of sight
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was too good, she said, to be thrown away.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
highest in quality
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
immediately past
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was too good, she said, to be thrown away.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
that is looked for
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
not in physical motion
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He was too good, she said, to be thrown away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too good, she said, to be thrown away.
Toorak
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From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HERO The junior Churchill partner returned home next day from a six months' trip, and the house at Toorak was much excited by the event, for he was a great man in its eyes.
at the time that
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
which person or people
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His stepmother, before she was his stepmother, had badly wanted to be his wife, and it was a source of extreme satisfaction to her that he still remained unmarried and disengaged, though thirty-five last birthday, and one of the greatest catches in the colony.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He lived an independent life at the club and in a suite of sumptuous chambers in East Melbourne, when on this side of the world, but was received by his father and stepmother on his first arrival, and entertained until his own establishment was ready for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She never would have a pretty governess in the house, lest Anthony should be tempted; and she kept a sharp eye upon the girls who sought and sighed for him--their name was legion--when able to do so, and systematically circumvented them.
