used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
(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 All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
Chebasset
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From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
one or the other of two
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
many times at short intervals
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
depressingly dark
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
the act of departing
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
Jim
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From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
Jim's
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From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
and nothing more
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
for more time
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
RESPECTSnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All foresaw the consummation of his courtship, and some gloomy shakes of the head were given to the subject.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
UNSATISFACTORYadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
Wayne'snounUS /weɪnz/
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading As Jim was weaker in character than his father, and therefore less dissipated, he promised to live longer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH IS IN SOME RESPECTS UNSATISFACTORY Jim Wayne had been going so frequently to Chebasset that people were beginning to talk of it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Such unhappiness as the widow Wayne's was, therefore, reserved to Beth--while Jim should be alive.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Beth, the older people said, was just such another as Jim's mother: a soft woman, without the power either to restrain a man or to improve him.
