AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
anew
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
bondsmen
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From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
a female human offspring
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
set up or found
From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
grandchildrennounUS /ˈɡræntʃɪldrən/
plural of “grandchild” — a child of your son or daughter
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
Jalo
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From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
joylessadjective
not experiencing or inspiring joy
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
on one occasion
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading After much difficulty, he found bondsmen, and pledged his land.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
a special situation
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gradually the resolution to get possession of Jalo again at any cost became fixed in his mind.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
the act of using
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His daughter and son-in-law were waiting impatiently for his death, that they might inherit his property.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the use of saving and gathering to spend his life in joyless longing?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had no grandchildren, so, as matters stood, the best thing he could do would be to try to get possession of Jalo once more.
