used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
ALBERTnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
apothecary's
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From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
Felix
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From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
FITZALLEN
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From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
a particular point in time
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
not any; not one
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
pestlenoun
machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
cut with a saw
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
do one's shopping
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
at the time that
From this reading Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both for his release and for hers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But, nevertheless, he had not the heart to go about the work the moment that he left her.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He passed by the apothecary's, and looking in saw a young man working sedulously at a pestle.
