used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
ADOPTEDadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading DAN IS ADOPTED.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
gotten under control
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
DAN
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From this reading DAN IS ADOPTED.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
Harriet
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From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
Hartley's
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From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAN IS ADOPTED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
go across or through
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
Vernon
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From this reading Harriet Vernon read it at the breakfast-table with an interest which may be imagined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My precious brother-in-law will doubtless pass the next few years in enforced seclusion, and I can have a settled home."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning papers contained an account of John Hartley's arrest, and the crime with which he was charged.
a late time of life
From this reading "I don't like to rejoice in any man's misfortune," she said to herself, "but now I can have a few years of peace.
