used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
Broxton
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From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
ChihuahuanounUS /tʃəˈwɑːwɑː/
a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
criticizeverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
at any time
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
a social unit living together
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
the act of departing
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
Janice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
Janice's
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From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
on one occasion
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
Polktown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Uncle Jason was inclined to criticize Mr. Broxton Day for "putting all his eggs in one basket," as he had done in investing in mining property in Chihuahua, Mexico.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But now it seemed as though Uncle Jason, shrewd as he thought himself, had made a similar mistake.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
at the time that
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She said nothing about doing so, but before going to bed that night she wrote Mr. Broxton Day about his brother's trouble.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I TOLD YOU SO" Janice thought at once of her father when this serious trouble for Uncle Jason and the family arose.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Janice's father was considerably younger than his half-brother, had seen a deal more of the world than Jason Day, and had accumulated a much larger fortune than the plodding Polktown farmer and carpenter ever hoped or expected to possess.
