used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
Abrahamites
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From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
in addition
From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
Crasweller
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From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
Crasweller's
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From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
depositionnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/
the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
Eva
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From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
Evaites
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From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
Gladstonopolis
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From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
Grundle
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From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK NEVERBEND.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
NEVERBEND
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From this reading JACK NEVERBEND.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
an amount of time
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so also did the loves of Abraham Grundle and Eva Crasweller.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, as the time drew nearer, the question of Crasweller's deposition became generally discussed by the public of Gladstonopolis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Six months passed away, which, I must own to me was a period of great doubt and unhappiness, though it was relieved by certain moments of triumph.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were "Evaites" and "Abrahamites" in the community; for though the match had not yet been altogether broken, it was known that the two young people differed altogether on the question of the old man's deposition.
