used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This rendered the division easy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
interposed
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From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
not any; not one
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
the local environment
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading This rendered the division easy.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
move upward
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
have in common
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading The remainder of the property consisted partly of real estate, but mainly of stocks and bonds.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This rendered the division easy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading At the end of ten days, Mr. Sharp was in a situation to deliver to his client the title to three houses situated in different parts of the city, and a quarter of a million in bank and railway shares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lewis Rand submitted to what was inevitable, and, as Mr. Sharp predicted, interposed no obstacles in the way of a division of the property.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He chose to retain in his own share the house and furniture of the late Mr. Rand, foreseeing that the house would rise annually in value.
