used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
Breck
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From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
Mixon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
Mullen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
MULLEN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OLD MULLEN'S WILL.
come into possession of
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD MULLEN'S WILL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
phraseologynounUS /ˌfreɪziˈɔːlɔːdʒi/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
pocket-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
established beyond doubt
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
Smithers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
tenaciouslyadverbUS /təˈneɪʃəsli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was little of importance except a bulky document which proved to be a will, although, so little accustomed was she to legal phraseology, it was some time before the reader comprehended the full import of the instrument.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
at the time that
From this reading One afternoon when she chanced to be alone in the house, she came upon it, and, opening it, began idly enough to examine the contents.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peter Mixon was safely bestowed beneath the sod before Patty remembered the pocket-book which he had confided to her care.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OLD MULLEN'S WILL.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Slowly she realized that the paper to which Peter Mixon had clung so tenaciously, and which Frank Breck had wished to obtain was a will executed by old Mr. Mullen; and that in it he bequeathed real estate and personal property, without reserve, to Mrs. Smithers.
