used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
a youthful male person
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
dependable
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a fair, fine boy, tall and stout for his age, with the Captain's regular features, and, he flattered himself, the Captain's firm step and martial bearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eldest of the Captain's children was a boy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was apt--like his grandfather--to hold his own will to be other people's law, and happily for the peace of the nursery this opinion was devoutly shared by his brother Nicholas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was named Robert, after his grandfather, and seemed to have inherited a good deal of the old gentleman's character, mixed with gentler traits.
