used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A peaceful, happy family.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, the discovery was soon made.
(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 Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
dearly loved
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
a social unit living together
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "A peaceful, happy family.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As it was, the discovery was soon made.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
not any; not one
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading "A peaceful, happy family.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
in the near future
From this reading As it was, the discovery was soon made.
required or under orders
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
Tarbox
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From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
UNPLEASANTadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY It never occurred to Frank that his cordial reception was wholly due to his supposed wealth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he known the Tarbox family better, he would have had no uncertainty on this point.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "All my olive branches are for you, my dear young cousin," said Mr. Tarbox, waving his hand.
