used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
Cullamore
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From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
a social unit living together
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
Glenshee
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From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
a quick look
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
Gullamore's
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From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
infirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
an amount of time
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
RebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
a male human offspring
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
in the near future
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From the day on which his brother's letter reached him, his lordship seemed to fall into a more than ordinary despondency of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
precisely as stated
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A considerable period now elapsed, during which there was little done that could contribute to the progress of our narrative.
which person or people
From this reading --Glimpse of a new Character--Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Summer had set in, and the Cullamore family, owing to the failing health of the old nobleman, had returned to his Dublin residence, with an intention of removing to Glenshee, as soon he should receive the advice of his physician.
a late time of life
From this reading His health for years had been very infirm, but from whatsoever cause it proceeded, he now appeared to labor under some secret presentiment of calamity, against which he struggled in vain.
