used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
Abner
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From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
Abner's
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From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
matters of personal concern
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
Betsy
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From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a female human offspring
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
Dr
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From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
Drane
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From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
Dudley
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From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
apart from; not including
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
a social unit living together
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
Gilcrest
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From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
GILCREST'S
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From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
Henderson
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From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
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 As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
not any; not one
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
express in speech
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Major Gilcrest, instead of growing more like his former self, became sterner, if possible, and had little to do with his neighbors.
not in physical motion
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
in the direction of
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading But he became extremely impatient over the unsettled state of his love affair.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to his business affairs, he felt no uneasiness; for he knew that his interests in Virginia were being looked after by Dr. Dudley; and in regard to the Henderson County land, he agreed with Drane that as it was still in the hands of tenants, nothing need be done at present towards making known his ownership.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading GILCREST'S ATTITUDE Several weeks wore away, and still no one except Major Gilcrest, his daughter, the Rogers family and James Drane was aware of the change in Abner's worldly prospects.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Betsy, strong in the belief that time would effect a favorable change in her father's attitude, still pleaded with Abner not to speak with him.
