used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
Barcreek
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From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
Cosgrove
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From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
a female human offspring
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
deceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
executornounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətər/
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
a social unit living together
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
only a very short time before
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
KENTUCKYnounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
immediately past
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
Mildred
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From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
NoahnounUS /ˈnoʊə/
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
Titus's
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From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter was hardly more than an announcement of the decease of her Kentucky uncle, and the date of the funeral.
which person or people
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A few days after the telegram a letter from Colonel Cosgrove, the executor, came to Noah Lyon, containing a copy of the will of his brother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lawyer, who had been the intimate friend and confidant of Colonel Lyon, wrote with entire freedom to the distant brother.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY Titus's eldest daughter, Mildred, had written to her Uncle Noah in New Hampshire the particulars of the death of his brother after the fact had been telegraphed to him by Colonel Cosgrove.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It was not possible for Noah to reach Barcreek in season to be present at the last rites; but he wrote to Titus without delay.
