used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
how long something has existed
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
BROWN'SnounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
Faversham
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From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
yet to be or coming
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
organisationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organisation” — the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading He might have been interested in orphan schools, charity organisations, or any other philanthropic movement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
dependable
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A smile played around his lips---a smile which to a casual observer suggested a kindly, almost a childlike, innocence.
a late time of life
From this reading The speaker was a man about fifty years of age, short, stout, well fed, seemingly prosperous.
an affirmative
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BROWN'S PROPHECY "Yes, Mr. Faversham; I see such a future before you as was never possible to any other Englishman."
