used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
how long something has existed
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
CONTINUESverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
ENACTEDverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
a social unit living together
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
FREDERICKnounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
usually; as a rule
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
Grundy
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From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
come to pass
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
HOLDFASTnounUS /ˈhoʊlfæst/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
Holdfast's
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From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FREDERICK HOLDFAST IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
marriesverbUS /ˈmeriz/
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
express in words
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
SHAMEFULadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
in the direction of
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" CONTINUES ITS ACCOUNT OF THE TRAGEDY, AND DESCRIBES THE SHAMEFUL PART ENACTED BY MR.
uncharitableadjective
lacking love and generosity
From this reading They are much more uncharitable towards the lady, if she happen to be poor, as in such cases she is almost certain to be.
Warm-bloodedadjective
having warm blood (in animals whose body temperature is internally regulated)
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Warm-blooded May and cold-blooded December," say Mrs. Grundy and her family; "what can be expected?"
at the time that
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
a late time of life
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading When a man of Mr. Holdfast's age and wealth marries, for love, a lady thirty years younger than himself, his friends generally regard him with pity, and predict that the day must arrive when he will awake from his infatuated dream.
