used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
Gildrock
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From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
Sankland
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From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
a late time of life
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
