used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
how long something has existed
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
Alden
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From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
lacking funds
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
a female human offspring
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
Hamblin
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From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
and nothing more
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
reproached
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From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
SUICIDEnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
required or under orders
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His daughter carried her load of sorrow until it almost broke her heart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During that time Senator Hamblin had become not only changed in manner, habits, and disposition, but lines indicative of approaching age had appeared upon his brow and features.
villainynoun
the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
From this reading Instead of forgetting his responsibility for the supposed death of George Alden, he steadily reproached himself for his villainy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Over a year had elapsed since the supposed death of George Alden.
