used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
set up or found
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
Frobishers
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From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
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 He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
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 On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
not any; not one
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
not used up
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching the Lake of Shadows, he found Graham recovering and learned that the Frobishers had left for their home in Denver.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had not convinced his relatives that his judgment was entirely to be trusted, but he knew that he stood higher in their esteem than he had done; and that was something to be thankful for.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
in or at the place that
From this reading After remaining a few days at the Landing he went up to the mine, where the ore showed no sign of improvement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS STRANGER Andrew returned to Canada satisfied with his English visit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Leonard, he thought, would find it more difficult to prejudice them against his plans.
