used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
Archibald
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From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
CHANCESnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Their family had changed considerably through the winter.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Their family had changed considerably through the winter.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
every person
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
a social unit living together
From this reading Their family had changed considerably through the winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
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 That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
a male human offspring
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their family had changed considerably through the winter.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Their family had changed considerably through the winter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
Whitneys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANCES AND CHANGES The Whitneys had moved in May, to the great regret of everybody.
which person or people
From this reading That left the two old aunts who owned the house quite alone.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Their family had changed considerably through the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The widowed cousin in Beach Street was married and went to Baltimore with her two children.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Archibald, the younger son, was married, and Mr. Theodore had an opportunity to go abroad for a year.
