used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
(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 Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he never came.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
for the reason that
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And he never came.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
couldn't
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From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
disfavornounUS /dɪˈsfeɪvər/
the state of being out of favor
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
Emmie
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From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
Ethan
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From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
every person
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
Gano
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From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
coins made of gold
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
Hannah
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From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he never came.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
Jerusha
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From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
immediately past
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And he never came.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
Tallmadges
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From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This June he couldn't come, because his aunt Hannah had died, and his grandfather was alone; but he thought he might come "later on."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
Val's
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From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One peculiarity of life at the Fort was that although visitors in general were in high disfavor, everybody, from Mrs. Gano down to Jerusha--especially Jerusha--was always hoping for a visit from cousin Ethan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The last vacation before Val's arrival Emmie said he had had to go with the Tallmadges to Bar Harbor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Now that the maples were scarlet and gold, he wrote regretfully, saying that, after all, he had to go back to Harvard without any holiday.
