used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
(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 Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
true confidential information
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
yet to be or coming
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
Harkins
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From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
of the present time and place
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
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 HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
in motion
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
an amount of time
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Mrs. Harkins was a firm believer in the value of education, and felt that it was her duty to give Herbert all the schooling that was possible even if it was necessary to make a personal sacrifice to do so.
precisely as stated
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mr. Harkins had been prudent enough to leave a small insurance policy, made out to the order of Mrs. Harkins, and this money proved to be of immediate assistance to the widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HARD WORK The Harkins home was a very desolate place for many days after the funeral.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading After the first sharp grief had worn away, Herbert and his mother sat down and talked over their prospects for the future.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mary Black remained with the family for several days, moving about noiselessly and attending to the multitude of details which would otherwise go neglected at such a sad period.
