used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
have
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
Dallington
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From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
divisible by two
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
to an extreme degree
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
how
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From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
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 Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
mortgagedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒd/
burdened with legal or financial obligations
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
on one occasion
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
and nothing more
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That there could be a debt upon his inheritance was a possibility that had never once occurred to him; and the fact was an exceedingly bitter one—indeed, he had not known how to bear it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John Dallington had his own troubles to bear, although they were of a different character from those of Arthur Knight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a few weeks he rejoiced greatly in his heritage, while the land of his fathers grew dearer to him day by day; and then he learnt that only a part of it was really his own, and that some of it had been mortgaged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will redeem it,” he said; “I could not bear to let even a bit of the land go.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
a late time of life
From this reading Years afterward he remembered the lawyer’s office in which the unwelcome news was told him so distinctly that he knew the pattern of the paper on the wall and the number of panes in the window.
