used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARRISON FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
cause to be bored
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
psychological suffering
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading HARRISON FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
FlatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
set up or found
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HARRISON FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading HARRISON FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARRISON FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
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 He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
the force of workers available
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading HARRISON FINDS A FRIEND IN NEED.
not any; not one
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Flattered by his attentions to me, I had lost no opportunity of increasing our friendship, and I determined to apply to him in my present distress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
an educational institution
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
being of use or service
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading This man was an old bachelor, very eccentric, but universally esteemed as one of the most benevolent of men.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was present at one of the school examinations in which I took many prizes, and asking my name he found out that he was related to my father, and bestowed upon me many marks of favour, such as presenting me with useful books, and often asking me over to his house to dine, or spend the evening.
which person or people
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
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 "During my residence at school in York, my master was often visited by a wealthy merchant who bore the same name with myself.
