used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
a social unit living together
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
hadn't
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From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
How
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From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
I'd
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From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
used to form the superlative
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
cut with a saw
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How should I have known if he hadn't told me?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A most extraordinary dream, his father answered, for it has always been held in the family that we are descended from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
at the time that
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Joseph looked from one to the other and wondered why they had kept the secret of his ancestor from him.
the day immediately before today
From this reading You laughed at me yesterday, Granny, when I said I'd like to be a prophet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you really mean, Joseph, that the old man you saw in your dream told you he was Samuel and that you were his descendant?
