used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
anew
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Consequently, it was nothing unusual for him to receive a sudden call.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, it was nothing unusual for him to receive a sudden call.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
and nothing more
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
engage in
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Consequently, it was nothing unusual for him to receive a sudden call.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
the local environment
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
PUZZLEverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Consequently, it was nothing unusual for him to receive a sudden call.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Consequently, it was nothing unusual for him to receive a sudden call.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Consequently, it was nothing unusual for him to receive a sudden call.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack's father was a lawyer, and often had trips to make in connection with real estate deals, and estates that were located in distant parts.
at the time that
From this reading THE PUZZLE GROWS It was just three days afterwards when Jack saw his two chums again.
which person or people
From this reading On Sunday morning his father had occasion to start to a town about thirty miles distant, to see a sick aunt who depended on him for advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had sent word that he must fetch Jack along with him, Jack being the old lady's special favorite and probably heir to her property.
