used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “But I havena blessed Elder Andrew yet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “But I havena blessed Elder Andrew yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
move gently or carefully
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
a person who is older than you are
From this reading “But I havena blessed Elder Andrew yet.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
fadeth
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From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
Gebbie's
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From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
a state of high honor
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
havena
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From this reading “But I havena blessed Elder Andrew yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, no!” said he.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I havena blessed Elder Andrew yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
knoweth
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From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, no!” said he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
and nothing more
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
predispositionnounUS /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
susceptibility to a pathogen
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No, no!” said he.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
term of address for a man
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading May the Lord receive Andrew Gebbie’s soul into endless glory!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
up to a particular time
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
whereunto
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From this reading “But is it really possible, good sir?” she continued, a little reconciled to that whereunto there is a pretty natural predisposition in human nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
a late time of life
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “But I havena blessed Elder Andrew yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is only an earthly inheritance, Helen, to keep you in ease and comfort in your declining years, till you succeed to that inheritance which knoweth no decay, and fadeth not away.”
