used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was a member of his church, and his brother believed that he was a genuine and true religious man.
brought into existence
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He was a member of his church, and his brother believed that he was a genuine and true religious man.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading He was a member of his church, and his brother believed that he was a genuine and true religious man.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was a member of his church, and his brother believed that he was a genuine and true religious man.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
nabobnounUS /ˈnæbɑːb/
a governor in India during the Mogul empire
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
and nothing more
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
Passford
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From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He was a member of his church, and his brother believed that he was a genuine and true religious man.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same principles of justice, humanity, and fairness had been born into both of the brothers, and inherited from the same father.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
not in physical motion
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading More than this, and of vastly more consequence, he was a good and true man.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading A DECIDED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION If Homer Passford was not a rich man in the sense that his brother was, he was still a wealthy man, and lived in a style as elegant as that of any nabob in the South.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the brother whom he from the North was about to visit on the most solemn and momentous questions which could unite or separate the only two sons of the same father.
