used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading In fact, for the latter’s benefit, Mark had to read even the advertisements in the papers.
(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 He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading In fact, for the latter’s benefit, Mark had to read even the advertisements in the papers.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
else
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From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
divisible by two
From this reading In fact, for the latter’s benefit, Mark had to read even the advertisements in the papers.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, for the latter’s benefit, Mark had to read even the advertisements in the papers.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
a boy or man
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading In fact, for the latter’s benefit, Mark had to read even the advertisements in the papers.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
Merrill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
Peggy
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From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
postmastersnounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstərz/
plural of “postmaster” — the person in charge of a post office
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
a male human offspring
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed news too good to be true to Mrs. Merrill to feel that her son was going to have the advantages of a naval education.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
which person or people
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Fortunately for the lonely woman, who possessed a superior education, the library at Cliff Castle was well stocked with books, and from these had Mark been taught by her.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading There were maps, histories and all that he could wish, while the postmasters to whom he delivered mails were wont to give him each week papers which they had read and finished with, for though late in coming, it was all news to the lad, his mother, and old Peggy.
a late time of life
From this reading He had enjoyed several years of schooling before they had moved to their coast home, and all else he knew she had taught him.
