used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
from appearances alone
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
being joined in close association
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
childlessadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldləs/
without offspring
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
greatly pleased
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
conformity or harmony
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
Kenelm
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From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
a female domestic
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
on the contrary
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
male cat
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
veterinaryadjectiveUS /ˈvetrəneri/
of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE next morning betimes Kenelm visited Tom at his uncle’s home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A comfortable and respectable home it was, like that of an owner in easy circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were evidently much attached to Tom, and delighted by the hope of keeping him with them.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The veterinary surgeon himself was intelligent, and apparently educated beyond the range of his calling; a childless widower, between sixty and seventy, living with a sister, an old maid.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Tom himself looked rather sad, but not sullen, and his face brightened wonderfully at first sight of Kenelm.
