used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
dispossessedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪspəˈzest/
physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
longsverbUS /lɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
MASSINGER
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From this reading MASSINGER.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
as might be expected
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
nonexistent
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
at the time that
From this reading "To me, what 's greatness when content is wanting?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
which person or people
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Or wealth, raked up together with much care, To be kept with more, when the heart pines, In being dispossessed of what it longs for Beyond the Indian mines?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Arthur Lloyd was about twenty-two when, by his father's death, he came into possession of property worth, at least, a million.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His father died somewhat suddenly, and the young man, who was then in Paris, partly on business for his father, partly to see the world, was summoned home by the cares which such an inheritance naturally involved.
