used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
anew
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
set up or found
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
a man of refinement
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
HOWEnounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
in the near future
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading HOWE GIVES HIS VIEWS IN REGARD TO CANADA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
accept gladly
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
which person or people
From this reading Richard Ashton found many in Rochester who were glad to see him again and extend to him a most cordial welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He soon had completed his business with Mr. Howe, the gentleman who had purchased his property, and was ready to return to Canada.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you are able to exist in that country, Ashton," said Mr. Howe.
