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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DYING BED.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A DYING BED.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

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From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading A DYING BED.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

make certain of

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

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From this reading The season was that of mid-winter.

preside over

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In a handsome chamber of a handsome house in Birmingham, an old man lay dying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

above and across; more than

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The season was that of mid-winter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The season was that of mid-winter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But neither wealth nor position can ensure peace to a death-bed; and the old man lay on his, groaning over the past.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The season was that of mid-winter.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.

at a wholesale price

From this reading For most of his life he had been engaged in a large wholesale business--had achieved local position, had accumulated moderate wealth.