used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
awaking
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From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
CreamernounUS /ˈkriːmər/
a small pitcher for serving cream
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
Crustback
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From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
a female human offspring
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
Ferdy
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From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
fortuitousadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
having no cause or apparent cause
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
Grinnell
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From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
and nothing more
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
KEITH
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From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
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 By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
Matheson
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From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
quarrelled
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From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
RhodesnounUS /roʊdz/
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Interest was awaking in England in American enterprises, and, fortunately for Keith, he had friends on that side.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading GENERAL KEITH VISITS STRANGE LANDS Just then the wheel turned.
which person or people
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
Wickershams
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From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Grinnell Rhodes now lived in England, dancing attendance on his wife, the daughter of Mr. Creamer of Creamer, Crustback & Company, who was aspiring to be in the fashionable set there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Matheson, the former agent of the Wickershams, with whom Ferdy had quarrelled, had gone back to England, and had acquired a reputation as an expert.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading By one of the fortuitous happenings so hard to account for, about this time Keith wrote to Rhodes, and Rhodes consulted Matheson, who knew the properties.
