used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
Coble
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From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
ELEANOR
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From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
a social unit living together
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no intention of intruding upon Rosina.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had no intention of intruding upon Rosina.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading He had no intention of intruding upon Rosina.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
Matthew'snounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
possessive form of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Nevertheless, Matthew’s plea was only a pretext.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Matthew’s plea was only a pretext.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
not any; not one
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
and nothing more
From this reading Nevertheless, Matthew’s plea was only a pretext.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Nevertheless, Matthew’s plea was only a pretext.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
Rosina
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From this reading He had no intention of intruding upon Rosina.
Rosina's
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From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
Strang
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From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
in the direction of
From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
untenderly
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From this reading Matthew had never thought untenderly of old Coble; the mountain of a man had acted generously after his lights, and now that his genial roar had passed into the eternal silence, the pathos of death softened his son-in-law towards his memory and towards the bereaved daughter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had no intention of intruding upon Rosina.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A letter from Billy had indeed brought the news that Rosina’s father was no more.
WYNDWOOD
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From this reading ELEANOR WYNDWOOD Two days after Herbert’s engagement, Matthew Strang left Devonshire on the plea of a death in the family.
