used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charles Holstrom was the youngest son of a London tradesman.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
in addition
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
fearless and daring
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
Charlstons
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From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
Clara
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From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
coarselyadverb
in coarse pieces
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
deem to be
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
carefully weighed
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
your usual mood
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
divisible by two
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
featuredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːtʃərd/
made a feature or highlight; given prominence
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
a boy or man
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
Holstrom
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From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Charles Holstrom was the youngest son of a London tradesman.
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 Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
absolutely essential
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
on the contrary
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
an educational institution
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
do one's shopping
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
a male human offspring
From this reading Charles Holstrom was the youngest son of a London tradesman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was possessed of a robust physical appearance, somewhat coarsely featured;--of a bold, but humorous disposition--at times impertinent, and even repulsive in his manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Charles Holstrom was the youngest son of a London tradesman.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
someone who visits
From this reading Frederick had really never considered him as a confidential friend; but their long acquaintance with each other, and the many associations of their united course in life had induced him to consider Charles as a respected friend rather than a fellow companion; and from these circumstances alone the Charlstons had received him as an occasional visitor to their house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles Holstrom was the youngest son of a London tradesman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
which person or people
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He had attended school with Frederick, and was now working in the same shop and at the same business with him.
a late time of life
From this reading Before proceeding further it is necessary to inform the reader who Clara and Charles Holstrom were; and, also, to narrate the varied and complicated circumstances of several years preceding this eventful night.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Charles Holstrom was the youngest son of a London tradesman.
