used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEIRD FUNERAL.
at or in the front
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
terminate
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
a social unit living together
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
Fernside
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From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
FUNERALnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading A WEIRD FUNERAL.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
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 When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
Ludington
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From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
Ludingtons
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From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
engage in
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
joined in matrimony
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
come together
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
a person who carries a message
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
near-by
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From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
information about recent and important events
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
old-home
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From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
any competition
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
precisely, exactly
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
moving very fast
From this reading So a messenger was sent ahead on a swift horse, to break the news to the family, and make arrangements for the burial two days later.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was deemed meet and right that Rupert Ludington be taken back to the old-home place to rest among his kindred.
WEIRDadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading A WEIRD FUNERAL.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
at the time that
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
in or at the place that
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
a late time of life
From this reading As it happened, one of his sisters had married back in the old neighborhood two years before, and his mother was visiting there now.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When old Doctor Ludington in his young manhood inherited the pretty estate, Fernside, from an uncle, and went there with his young wife to live, he left a home twenty miles away that had sheltered the Ludingtons for several generations, and where, in their near-by burial grounds, rested every scion of the race that had died in America.
