used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
speak to
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
(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 HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
DENIEDverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
to come or go into
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
set up or found
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
HEMMINGverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
not any; not one
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
express the need or desire for
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
SAILINGnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
seafaringnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
a male human offspring
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He was a judge of the Supreme Court, no less.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
Tarmont
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From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
(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 Hemming and Tarmont looked through his papers, and found that his father was living (and living well, too) in Toronto, Canada.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HEMMING RECEIVES HIS SAILING ORDERS FROM A MASTER NOT TO BE DENIED Stanley was taken to a private lunatic asylum, and, for all we know to the contrary, his seafaring friend went along with him.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading They wrote to this personage, stating the crazy man's case, and in reply received a letter containing a request to enter the patient at a private asylum, and a substantial check.
a late time of life
From this reading The judge wrote that he had not seen or heard from his son for seven years, and, though he had always been willing to supply him with money, had been unable to discover his address.
