used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
AcceleratedadjectiveUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪd/
speeded up, as of an academic course
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
administratornounUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtər/
someone who administers a business
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
subject to appointment
From this reading He was appointed upon the petition of Martha D. Trescott, the widow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading He was appointed upon the petition of Martha D. Trescott, the widow.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
at any time
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
a social unit living together
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
set up or found
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was appointed upon the petition of Martha D. Trescott, the widow.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
Lattimore
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From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
Martha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was appointed upon the petition of Martha D. Trescott, the widow.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading He was appointed upon the petition of Martha D. Trescott, the widow.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
ResumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
Trescott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
UsualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing was said of suicide, or of the place where the body was found; and in fact I doubt if the family ever knew the real facts; but the property matters were looked upon as a legitimate subject for comment.
in or at the place that
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Events Resume their Usual Course--at a Somewhat Accelerated Pace.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He was appointed upon the petition of Martha D. Trescott, the widow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The death of Mr. Trescott was treated with that consideration which the affairs of the locally prominent always receive in towns where local papers are in close financial touch with the circle affected.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Yesterday," said, in due time, the _Herald_, "the Trescott estate passed into the hands of Will Lattimore, as administrator.
