AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
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From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gerald," said his stepmother, "this is my son, Abel."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Gerald," said his stepmother, "this is my son, Abel."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gerald," said his stepmother, "this is my son, Abel."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
a male human offspring
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
carry out
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GERALD looked up as his stepmother appeared, followed by Abel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Abel seemed undecided whether to take it or not, but finally held out his own.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood, of course, that this was the son of whom Mrs. Lane had spoken.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad to see you, Abel," said Gerald, politely, holding out his hand.
