used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
Algernon's
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From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
apart from; not including
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
a man of refinement
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
Godfrey
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From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
intelligent-looking
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From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
something that is lost
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
come together
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
not any; not one
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
a human being
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
rector's
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From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
express in speech
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since Algernon's death, he and Godfrey had not met except at the funeral, in which they had assisted as chief mourners.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The day after his uncle's funeral, as Anthony sat alone in the good rector's study, pondering over his recent loss, painfully alive to his present condition, and the uncertainty of his future prospects, he was informed by the servant that a gentleman wished to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was very anxious to speak to his cousin, and consult with him about their private affairs; and he obeyed the summons with alacrity.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading My mind is like a vessel tossed at sea By winds and waves--her helm and compass lost; No friendly hand to guide her o'er the waste, Or point to rocks and shoals that yawn beneath.--S.M.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Instead of the person whom he expected to see, a well-dressed intelligent-looking young man advanced to meet him.
