used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Gerald briefly recounted what had passed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
how
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From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
Nugent
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From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Gerald briefly recounted what had passed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Gerald briefly recounted what had passed.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
Tubbs
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From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Gerald briefly recounted what had passed.
belonging to which person
From this reading GERALD had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
