used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
matters of personal concern
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
any thing at all
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
deem to be
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
at any time
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
IrregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
Jennie
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From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
Lester
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From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
nilnounUS /nɪl/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
not any; not one
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
cut with a saw
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He looked on his father’s business organization as offering a real chance for himself if he could get control of it; but he saw no way of doing so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Robert’s interests were always in the way, and, if anything, the two brothers were farther apart than ever in their ideas and aims.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His interest in the social affairs of Cincinnati was now practically nil, and he had consistently refused to consider any matrimonial proposition which had himself as the object.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Irregular as the connection might be in the eyes of the church and of society, it had brought him peace and comfort, and he was perfectly satisfied with the outcome of the experiment.
a late time of life
From this reading For three years now Lester had been happy in the companionship of Jennie.
