used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARM.
(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 A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
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 later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
set up or found
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
engage in
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
a male human offspring
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to make out that his old father had not been right in the head, at the time that he made the will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FEW days later, father suddenly found that all was not quite so sure as he had thought about the five thousand pounds.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the lawyers, and tried to prove that it was all a mistake, and that the money ought properly to go to him, not us.
which person or people
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For the son, who had expected the money, made up his mind to "dispute the will," as it is called.
