used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
bric-à-brac
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From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
elegancies
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From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
Elliott
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From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
equipages
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From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
half-interest
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From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
how
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From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
matedadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtɪd/
mated sexually
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
on one occasion
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
have in common
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
in the direction of
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Considering that Elliott had a leaning towards the learned professions and political and social pursuits, added to a constitutional abhorrence of a business career, his financial condition was not altogether uncomfortable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He longed to own a superb library, a collection of books, great both in number and quality, and, furthermore, he wanted to complete his education by travel abroad, followed by a year or two of serious research in the South.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her love of good living and luxury, her craving for such elegancies as sumptuous furniture, expensive bric-à-brac, and stylish equipages had well nigh exhausted her means, and she was now almost entirely dependent upon a half-interest in the small estate in Kentucky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He realized how ill these aspirations mated with the pleasure loving habits of his mother and how impossible it would be for him to realize his dreams, so long as his purse remained the joint source of supply.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the same year that Elliott Harding was graduated from Princeton, he came into possession of his estate, which he at once began to share with his mother.
