used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
ADVENTURERnounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
a quantity of money
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
for the most part
From this reading His property was chiefly in stocks of different kinds.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
Crampton
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From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His property was chiefly in stocks of different kinds.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
DividendsnounUS /ˈdɪvədendz/
plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
apart from; not including
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His property was chiefly in stocks of different kinds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
IncludedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading His property was chiefly in stocks of different kinds.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
not any; not one
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
Preston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His property was chiefly in stocks of different kinds.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
possessing material wealth
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
semi-annually
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From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading His property was chiefly in stocks of different kinds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER Colonel Preston, as I have already said, was a rich man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dividends upon these were paid semi-annually, on the first of April and October.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He owned no real estate in the town of Crampton, except the house in which he lived.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Included in these was a considerable amount of stock in a woolen manufacturing establishment, situated in Melville, some twelve miles distant.
