used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
how long something has existed
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading There could be no arguing with Mr. Tappan.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no arguing with Mr. Tappan.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no arguing with Mr. Tappan.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
enfranchisementnoun
freedom from political subjugation or servitude
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
fast-growingadjective
tending to spread quickly
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
grandchildrennounUS /ˈɡræntʃɪldrən/
plural of “grandchild” — a child of your son or daughter
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
Kathleen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There could be no arguing with Mr. Tappan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
not any; not one
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
relaysnounUS /ˈriːleɪz/
plural of “relay” — the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
Remsen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
Seagrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
TappannounUS /ˈtæpən/
United States abolitionist (1786-1865)
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no arguing with Mr. Tappan.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading IN TRUST The enfranchisement of the Seagrave twins proceeded too slowly to satisfy their increasing desire for personal liberty and their fast-growing impatience of restraint.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If I live, I shall see to it that my grandchildren know nothing of the fortune awaiting them until they become of age--which will be after I am ended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There could be no arguing with Mr. Tappan.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Occasionally, a few carefully selected and assorted children were permitted to visit them in relays, and play in the nursery for limited periods without the personal supervision of Kathleen or the nurses; but no serious innovation was attempted, no radical step taken without authority from old Remsen Tappan, the trust officer of the great Half Moon Trust Company.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Shortly before Anthony Seagrave died he had written to his old friend Tappan:
