Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

carefully weighed

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

gotten under control

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

causing embarrassment

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

divisible by two

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

set up or found

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

a young female

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

(Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

the force of workers available

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

and nothing more

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

with speed

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

plural of “royalty” — payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

two times

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They considered it far better for Isolde and Trude to visit them twice a year and to such an arrangement both older girls were quite agreeable.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading REBELLION Not the least of the dissatisfactions that had grown in Sidney's breast was belonging to an Estate.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.

which person or people

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

a late time of life

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading One was a banker and one was a lawyer and they lived in New York, making only rare visits to Middletown.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Since the death of Joseph Romley four years earlier, the royalties from his published verse and the government bonds and the oil stock, that had never paid any dividend but might any year, and the four young daughters were managed by two trustees who had been college friends of the poet and who, even in his lifetime, had managed what of his affairs had had any managing.

a young person of either sex

From this reading But Sidney, knowing the Trustees only as two brusque busy men who talked rapidly and called her "mouse" and "youngster" and brought her childish presents and huge boxes of candy which never contained her favorite chocolate alligators, found them embarrassingly lacking in the dramatic qualities a "guardian," to be of any value to a girl, should possess.