used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
at any time
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
a social unit living together
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
engage in
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
not any; not one
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
by chance
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
a male human offspring
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
precisely as stated
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading AT THE THEATER After dinner, Ben and Conrad started to walk to the theater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance was about a mile, but in the city there is so much always to be seen that one does not think of distance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
which person or people
From this reading Conrad, who was very curious to ascertain Ben's status in the household, lost no time in making inquiries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It may be remarked, by the way, that no such relationship ever existed between them, but Mrs. Hill and her son thought politic to make the relationship seem as close as possible, as it would, perhaps, increase their apparent claim upon their rich relative.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What does my aunt find for you to do?" he asked.
