used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
(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 The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
promote over another
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
and nothing more
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
an educational institution
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
a male human offspring
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
express in speech
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
Squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
Titusville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The neighbors said this was all on account of his bringing up.
precisely as stated
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
at the time that
From this reading It was therefore a surprise to them when, at the beginning of the great war, after Germany swept over Belgium, Robert Favor hurried to Europe.
which person or people
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps the parents were not quite right in this, for, even if Robert Favor had not gone out in the fields to labor, he had graduated from high school and college with high honors.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Before the "Squire's" son went away to war, the neighborhood children knew him only by sight and by hearing their parents speak of him as the son of "the richest man in Titusville," who never had done a day's work in his life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He never spoke to the village children nor noticed them, and was not, as a result, very popular with the young people of his home town.
