used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
garnishedverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
Katharine
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From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
Lauderdale
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From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
Slayback
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
not in physical motion
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
possessing sweep
From this reading Mr. Lauderdale, the son of the still living philanthropist, and the nephew of the latter’s younger brother, the great millionaire, Robert Lauderdale, sat in his carefully swept, garnished and polished office on a Saturday morning early in April.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
precisely as stated
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In outward appearance, as well as in inward sympathy, he was in perfect harmony with his surroundings.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
a late time of life
From this reading Charlotte had been married, nearly two years before the opening of this tale, to Benjamin Slayback, the well-known member of Congress from Nevada, and lived in Washington.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Katharine was still at home, living with her father and mother and grandfather, in the old house in Clinton Place, in the city of New York.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Alexander Lauderdale Junior was very much exercised in spirit concerning the welfare of his two daughters, of whom the elder was Charlotte and the younger was Katharine.
