used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
contributornounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətər/
someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
curiosity-seekers
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From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
a social unit living together
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
Gayne
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From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
a man of refinement
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
Loring's
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From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Distant connections of the family, old business friends, and curiosity-seekers made a gathering of average size, and among those seated, toward the back of the audience, was Nicholas Gayne.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The astute lawyer's expectation of a visit from him was not disappointed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the drive to the cemetery the day of the funeral, Mr. Wrenn had placed Diana, her mother, and Mrs. Lowell in the motor with himself.
Wrenn
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From this reading Indeed, Luther Wrenn came to his office at an earlier hour than usual the following morning, entirely in honor of that gentleman.
a late time of life
From this reading THE WILL Herbert Loring's funeral was conducted in the church to which he had been a contributor for many years.
