used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
on or to one side
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
binderynoun
a workshop where books are bound
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
a young female
From this reading “She is a glorious girl!” said Frank.
the act of giving
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “She is a glorious girl!” said Frank.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
Hattie
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From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That Miss Hattie Butler, I mean.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is a glorious girl!” said Frank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
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 Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
Legare
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From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
long-lost
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From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “That Miss Hattie Butler, I mean.”
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “That Miss Hattie Butler, I mean.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
being perceived or observed
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
and nothing more
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She is a glorious girl!” said Frank.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She is a glorious girl!” said Frank.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That Miss Hattie Butler, I mean.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
be dressed in
From this reading For the night before he had gone to his club to try to wear off the melancholy, which he did not want noticed by his loving and keen-eyed sisters at home.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
which person or people
From this reading And there he had met Frank Legare, who took him aside and told him all about it, giving Hattie all the praise of not only discovering but restoring the long-lost one to his aunt’s loving arms.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mr. W----, when he came to the bindery next morning, knew all about the wonderful discovery, the romance in real life, in which Hattie Butler had borne such a prominent part.
