used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
in addition
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ’Certainly, and I place myself entirely at your service.’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ’Certainly, and I place myself entirely at your service.’
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ’Certainly, and I place myself entirely at your service.’
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
a young female
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
HerringnounUS /ˈherɪŋ/
valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
the sound of laughing
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
a form of address for a man
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ’Certainly, and I place myself entirely at your service.’
a condition requiring relief
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
not one and not the other of two
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ’Certainly, and I place myself entirely at your service.’
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
Sampson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading ’Certainly, and I place myself entirely at your service.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
Tramplara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
trusteenounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiː/
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
vestedadjectiveUS /ˈvestɪd/
fixed and absolute and without contingency
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’The guardianship of the orphan was committed to Tramplara, then it passed to Tramplara and Herring, and now, finally, it is vested in Herring alone.’
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
a Caucasian
From this reading To what extent the guardianship of that frail white girl had passed to Herring, to what an extent also he had become trustee for her fortune, neither she nor Sampson Tramplara guessed.
produce a literary work
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Tramplara burst into a rude laugh.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’Mr. Herring,’ she said, ’should I need your help at any time, may I write?’
