used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
a youthful male person
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
at any time
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
every person
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
your parents
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
Frogmore's
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From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
gaped
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From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
death of a person
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
interlopernounUS /ˈɪntərloʊpər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that this was not the popular sentiment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
Parke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is needless to say that this was not the popular sentiment.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
reverentialadjectiveUS /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/
feeling or manifesting veneration
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that this was not the popular sentiment.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It is needless to say that this was not the popular sentiment.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that this was not the popular sentiment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
under normal conditions
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was said by everybody that nothing could be more pathetic than Lord Frogmore’s funeral.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
at the time that
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
which person or people
From this reading Poor little boy! an interloper if ever there was one, a being unnecessary, who never ought to have been.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a man dies over seventy he is usually attended to his grave, if he has been a good man, by much respect and reverential seriousness, but not by any acute feelings; but there was something in the aspect of the little boy whom John Parke led by the hand after the old man’s coffin which went to the hearts of the bystanders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The village folks gaped after the little lord with a partiality and sympathy partly made up of compassion for him, and partly of admiration for his great good fortune.
