used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
consider or hold as true
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
Bamsey
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From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
BAMSEY'S
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From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
carefully weighed
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
DOUBTSnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
Enoch
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From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
Jane
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From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
Jane's
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From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
and nothing more
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
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 For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
a male human offspring
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time her parents refused to believe it, but as Jane persisted and brought Jerry to see them, they began to accept the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place she was disappointed, for while a fine and amiable man, of good repute, not lacking in respect, Jerry could not be considered a very promising husband.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Benjamin felt hopeful of the match, while Jane's mother did not.
Withycombe's
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From this reading BEN BAMSEY'S DOUBTS As the summer advanced, Jane Bamsey let it be known that she proposed to wed Enoch Withycombe's son, Jerry.
woodmannounUS /ˈwʊdmən/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was too old; he was only a woodman and would always remain a woodman.
