used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Boreham had had no real practical acquaintance with the world.
(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 He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
dearly loved
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
Boreham
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From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
Boreham's
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From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
Chartcote
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From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
inflammatoryadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/
characterized or caused by inflammation
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
and nothing more
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
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 THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
not any; not one
From this reading Boreham had had no real practical acquaintance with the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
by chance
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Boreham had had no real practical acquaintance with the world.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Boreham had had no real practical acquaintance with the world.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
an educational institution
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
a male human offspring
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
in the near future
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
UNFORESEENadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Bernard, the second son, had not been sent to a public school or University.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
being of use or service
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
watering-places
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From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
which person or people
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Boreham estate in Ireland was burdened with obligations to female relatives who lived in various depressing watering-places in England.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS Before his maternal aunt had left him Chartcote, the Honourable Bernard Boreham's income had been just sufficient to enable him to live without making himself useful.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Boreham had had no real practical acquaintance with the world.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He had struggled up as best he might, and like all the members of his family, he had left his beloved country as soon as he possibly could, and had picked up some extra shillings in London by writing light articles of an inflammatory nature for papers that required them.
