used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
how long something has existed
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
Berty
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From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
a youthful male person
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
greatly pleased
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
divisible by two
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
fittinglyadverbUS /ˈfɪtɪŋli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
matedadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtɪd/
mated sexually
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
in the near future
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I picture you both—Berty and you, I mean—fittingly mated, and the sooner my dream becomes a reality the better."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
carry out
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE lost our kind uncle six months after Norman came of age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come to stay with us suddenly one day, and had been delighted by the manner in which my brother realized the responsibilities of his position, and predicted a bright future for us both.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Afterwards, he whispered something about Stephen Hastings, and said, "Even if he should take my pet without a penny, he would never regret it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not disgrace the old name, my boy," he said, "and I trust you will soon bring a fair young wife to occupy your mother's chair.
