used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
anew
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
Carlotta
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From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
Carlotta's
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From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
set up or found
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
the act of departing
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
immediately past
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
absolutely essential
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
Rurleston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
an educational institution
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father returned from Havana the latter part of September, having completed all the necessary arrangements in reference to Carlotta’s property.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He found the agent reliable, and having proved the death and identity of Mr. Rurleston, he administered on the estate, and qualified as guardian for Carlotta under the Spanish law.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/
a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
From this reading THE first of October found us all again in Wilmington.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Ned and I began the winter in hard study, as our last session in a preparatory school.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Frank, however, declared his intention of going to Chapel Hill, the seat of the University of North Carolina, in January, and joining the Freshman Class, half advanced, getting the advantage of a year’s start by the half session.
