used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
ANDY
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From this reading TROUBLE PREPARING FOR ANDY.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
audaciouslyadverb
in an audacious manner
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
Dr
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From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He looked up eagerly when his father entered the room.
EuclidnounUS /ˈjuːklɪd/
Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
with resolute determination
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TROUBLE PREPARING FOR ANDY.
set up or found
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
how
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From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
of great significance or value
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
janitornounUS /ˈdʒænətər/
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up eagerly when his father entered the room.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
overawedadjective
overcome by a feeling of awe
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
a human being
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading TROUBLE PREPARING FOR ANDY.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He looked up eagerly when his father entered the room.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE PREPARING FOR ANDY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up eagerly when his father entered the room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
at the time that
From this reading When Lawyer Ross returned to his showy dwelling, he found Herbert eagerly waiting to hear an account of his mission.
which person or people
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought, with a pleasant sense of triumph, how it would be in his power to “crow over” the janitor, who had so audaciously ventured to lay a finger upon his sacred person.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Herbert was firmly of the opinion that his father and himself were the two most important persons in Hamilton, and he confidently anticipated that Dr. Euclid would be overawed by his father’s visit, and meekly accede to his demand.
