used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here he had been so happy, and so miserable!
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Here he had been so happy, and so miserable!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he had been so happy, and so miserable!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Here he had been so happy, and so miserable!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
Reinsfeld
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From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
precisely as stated
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
which person or people
From this reading So much had to be arranged and prepared for his successor, who was to arrive in the course of the next week, and who was to buy the house and furniture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Dr. Reinsfeld sat in his room, writing diligently.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young physician's belongings were not very valuable, nevertheless he looked about him upon his poor possessions with a sad, yearning expression.
