used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
adheringverbUS /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
defunctadjectiveUS /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
no longer in force or use; inactive
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
ForthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
Henderson
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From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
Heriot
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From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
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 Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
a particular point in time
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
not one, and not any
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
come into possession of
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
unusual or striking
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mr. Henderson was now defunct, but his possessions served a better purpose than being stared at by a reprobate neighbor.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
tombstonesnounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊnz/
plural of “tombstone” — a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is pleasant to be able to turn (still adhering closely to the facts as they occurred) from tombstones to orange blossom.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading His friends unanimously felt that Andrew, having suffered so much and so heroically, should now obtain the consolation he deserved.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Among his many virtues none was more remarkable than his instinct for doing exactly what was expected of him, and at precisely the right moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
belonging to which person
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Forthwith he announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Henderson, whose father's residence had been used as the test by which Heriot first realized his disastrous return to youth.
