used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
befitted
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From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
chroniclingverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He had died suddenly in his office.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
set up or found
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had died suddenly in his office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
head-lines
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From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had died suddenly in his office.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
Keith
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From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had died suddenly in his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
PHRONY
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From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
Rawson
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From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
in the near future
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had died suddenly in his office.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mine opened on the Rawson property began to give from the first large promises of success.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Keith picked up a newspaper one day a little later.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
at the time that
From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
WICKERSHAM
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From this reading WICKERSHAM AND PHRONY Keith returned home and soon found himself a much bigger man in New Leeds than when he went away.
William
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From this reading It announced in large head-lines, as befitted the chronicling of such an event, the death of Mr. William Lancaster, capitalist.
