used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The note was as follows:-- "DEAR MR.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
dearly loved
From this reading The note was as follows:-- "DEAR MR.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
divisible by two
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
Fairbrother's
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From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The note was as follows:-- "DEAR MR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
How
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From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
immediately past
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
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 Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The note was as follows:-- "DEAR MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
a brief written record
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
prostrated
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From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
unimaginativeadjectiveUS /ənɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
on a floor above
From this reading On arriving in his office upstairs, George seated himself comfortably, and read Miss Fairbrother's note for the sixth or seventh time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
which person or people
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not one of those men who are prostrated by a sudden change of fortune, but there were materials in this epistle with which even the most unimaginative man might build castles in the air.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Taking it word for word, it was at the least most soothing to the heart of George.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading EARLY, "How can I thank you for your prompt and brave assistance last evening?
