used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
have
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was prospering with him.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
set up or found
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything was prospering with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
an old word for “no”
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
prosperingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Everything was prospering with him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
a male human offspring
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
under normal conditions
From this reading On the night of his return he was more than usually elated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Arthur's ingenuous manner found favour wherever he appeared, and his introduction into society promised the most favourable results.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It happened that, during the week in which these occurrences took place, Mr. Temple was absent from London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything was prospering with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In addition to this cause for satisfaction, Mr. Temple had reason to believe that his public services were likely, nay, almost certain, to be rewarded with a title, which his son would bear after him.
