adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
Greif's
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From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
Greifenstein
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From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
Hilda
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From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
Rex's
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From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rex was mistaken in his opinion concerning the letter.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It had been his intention to undertake a journey to South America, when all was settled, in order to wind up his father’s affairs, and ascertain the extent of the fortune he inherited.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Before he died old Greifenstein had actually written it, as he had intended to do, and had directed it to his son.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is necessary, however, to consider the development of Rex’s character during the year which followed the wedding, in order to understand the events which afterwards occurred.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It is not yet time to explain what became of it, but in order to make this history more clear, it is as well to state at once that it was not destroyed, but was actually in existence at the time of Greif’s marriage to Hilda.
