used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
AccountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
propose a payment
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
a youthful male person
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
CartwrightnounUS /ˈkɑːrtraɪt/
English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
well in the past; former
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
InvestigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
the act of departing
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
the local environment
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
prodigynounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
established beyond doubt
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
reednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
reputedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/
by repute; according to general belief
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
an educational institution
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
get by special effort
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
sepulchrenoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
Timothy's
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From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
at the time that
From this reading When his surviving parent died, the boy was at school, and if he was not a prodigy of learning he was at least brilliant in parts.
whitedverbUS /ˈwaɪtɪd/
past form of “white” — turn white
From this reading What Timothy’s chances are in the hereafter the reader must decide; but we do know that Cousin Al Cartwright proved both a weak reed and a whited sepulchre.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hoped in this manner that his position on earth and in heaven would be equally secure.
a late time of life
From this reading Timothy’s parents had departed this life two years after Alfred Cartwright had disappeared from public view, leaving behind him two years’ work for a committee of Investigating Accounts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE initials “T. A. C.” before young Mr. Anderson’s name stood for Timothy Alfred Cartwright, his pious but practical parent having, by this combination, made a bid for the protection of the saints and the patronage of Cousin Al Cartwright, reputedly a millionaire and a bachelor.
