used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
from appearances alone
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
dearly loved
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
a female human offspring
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
Duncombe
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From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
Duncombe's
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From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
Eliza
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From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
Emily
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From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
the act of departing
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
Grigsby
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From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
a male human offspring
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
which person or people
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By the terms of her father's will Emily Duncombe received a valuable farm, embracing the house that had been built for the overseer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robert, the eldest son, inherited the homestead, and at his marriage, two years later, his mother went to live with her daughter Eliza, who had married a Richmond lawyer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Robert Duncombe would gladly have retained Mr. Grigsby in his employ, but the thrifty Scotchman had other views for himself.
a late time of life
From this reading Six years had passed since Major Duncombe's sudden death.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was the most popular man in the county, and beloved by high and low, yet the gap made by his going was apparently filled.
