used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUSIN'S REMINISCENCES.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
brought into existence
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
Boynton
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From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
COUSIN'SnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A COUSIN'S REMINISCENCES.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
Geauga
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From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
half-brothers
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From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
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 During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
REMINISCENCESnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading A COUSIN'S REMINISCENCES.
express in words
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
school-life
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From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
not in physical motion
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The relationship between the two boys was much closer than is common between cousins; for while their mothers were sisters, their fathers were half-brothers.
which person or people
From this reading During his school-life at Geauga Seminary James enjoyed the companionship of a cousin, Henry B. Boynton, who still lives on the farm adjoining the one on which our hero was born.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
a late time of life
From this reading Henry was two years older than James, and they were more like brothers than cousins.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I am sure my young readers will be glad to read what Henry has to say of their joint school-life.
