used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
a youthful male person
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
without stop or interruption
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
divisible by two
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
an angry dispute
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAY.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not long after James was released from prison, a fresh difficulty arose between Benjamin and himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Benjamin thought he was too old to be treated thus--whipped like a little boy--and the result was that he asserted his freedom.
which person or people
From this reading In the quarrel they seemed to forget that they were brothers, who ought to be united by strong ties of affection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading James continued to be passionate and domineering, treating his brother with harshness, sometimes even beating him, notwithstanding he was the nominal publisher and editor of a paper.
