used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
a quantity of money
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
congratulatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
Dorothy
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From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
a man of refinement
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
goutnounUS /ɡaʊt/
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
hard-drinking
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From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
Henderson
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From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
Hurdlestone's
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From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
Juliet's
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From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
immediately past
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
Neath
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From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
not any; not one
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
Norgood
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From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
a brief written record
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
PiercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
solemn-faced
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From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
a male human offspring
From this reading "So Colonel Hurdlestone's son and nephew arrived at the Hall last night.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
dependable
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
sunbeams
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From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
showing sorrow
From this reading I see no beauty in this wealthy dame; 'Neath the dark lashes of her downcast eyes A weeping spirit lurks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
at the time that
From this reading And when she smiles, 'Tis but the sunbeams of an April day, Piercing a watery cloud.--S.M.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
Whitmore
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From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
which person or people
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The Captain was a weather-beaten stout old gentleman, who had seen some hard service during the war, and what with wounds, hard-drinking, and the gout, had been forced to relinquish the sea, and anchor for life in the pretty village of Norgood, where he held property, through the death of the rich Mr. Henderson, to a considerable amount.
produce a literary work
From this reading Reach me down Juliet's portfolio, Dorothy; I must write the good Colonel a congratulatory note," said Captain Whitmore to his solemn-faced sister.
