used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
Athol
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From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
give expression to
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
Heatherford
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From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
take in marriage
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
not any; not one
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
go across or through
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
in the near future
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
not in physical motion
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been, and still was, his one aim in life to marry Mollie Heatherford, just as soon as his college course was completed.
Wentworth
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From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
at the time that
From this reading Philip Wentworth, when he began his impulsive declaration, had no more intention of making her a definite proposal of marriage than he had of hanging himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moment he stood committed to Miss Athol he could almost have bitten his tongue out with mingled anger and chagrin.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
York'snounUS /jɔːrks/
possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Mr. Heatherford was numbered among New York’s richest men, and, as Mollie was his only child, Philip was looking forward to the handling of her magnificent inheritance, “when the old man should pass in his checks,” as he was wont to express it to himself.
