used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
in addition
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
BARTON
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From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My warder friend supplied me with writing materials.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
let have
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
ten 10s
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
in the recent past
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading My warder friend supplied me with writing materials.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My warder friend supplied me with writing materials.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
information about recent and important events
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
REJOICINGnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading My warder friend supplied me with writing materials.
TELEGRAPHEDverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
WARDERnounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HE TELEGRAPHED THE NEWS TO MY WARDER, AND BARTON WENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were directed to Barton, and informed him that his rich uncle had lately died and had left him one hundred and sixty thousand pounds in money and sixteen thousand acres of cotton land in India.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I prepared one letter, which I had him copy, and another in my own handwriting.
which person or people
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My warder friend supplied me with writing materials.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was also informed that his father had gone to India to look after the property, and that upon his return a petition would be presented to the Home Secretary, who it was hoped would grant his release.
the act of creating written works
From this reading My warder friend supplied me with writing materials.
