Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading COUSIN TOM VISITS PINEY COVE.

a small inlet

From this reading COUSIN TOM VISITS PINEY COVE.

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From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

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From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

a young female

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

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From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

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 His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

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 His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

on one occasion

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

and nothing more

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading COUSIN TOM VISITS PINEY COVE.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

not in physical motion

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

being three more than thirty

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

up to a particular time

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

male cat

From this reading COUSIN TOM VISITS PINEY COVE.

arousing affect

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

precisely as stated

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading COUSIN TOM VISITS PINEY COVE.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

at the time that

From this reading His mother died when Elsie was a girl of about fourteen, and on her death-bed Grantley Mellen had promised to act the part of parent as well as brother to the young girl.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading He had never once wavered in his trust, and the love and tenderness he felt for her were beautiful and touching to witness.

a late time of life

From this reading His father had died many years before, and as Elsie had told his bride, an uncle had left him in the possession of a fine property, which had increased in value, till he was now a very wealthy man.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Grantley Mellen was still a young man, only thirty-three, though the natural gravity of his character, increased by certain events in his life, made him appear somewhat older.