used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
Brookville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE NEW DOLL.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
a social unit living together
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
Julius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW DOLL.
not any; not one
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW DOLL.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had a taste for agriculture, however, though he personally carried on but a small part of his extensive farm.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Julius had been unusually fortunate in obtaining a home in Mr. Taylor’s family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading His new guardian was a man of wealth; indeed, he was the wealthiest man in Brookville.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading He owned shares in banks and mining companies, and could have lived handsomely had his farm yielded no income.
