used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He was naturally supposed to possess a comfortable property.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
gotten under control
From this reading WHAT THE OLD TRUNK CONTAINED.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
make reference to
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
as might be expected
From this reading He was naturally supposed to possess a comfortable property.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHAT THE OLD TRUNK CONTAINED.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
Pelatiah
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From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He was naturally supposed to possess a comfortable property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He was naturally supposed to possess a comfortable property.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
required or under orders
From this reading He was naturally supposed to possess a comfortable property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE OLD TRUNK CONTAINED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading WHAT THE OLD TRUNK CONTAINED.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was naturally supposed to possess a comfortable property.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE OLD TRUNK CONTAINED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mention has been made of an old trunk belonging to Frank's father, which, had been forwarded to him from the country by his Uncle Pelatiah.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading It may be mentioned here that our hero's father had been agent of a woollen mill in a large manufacturing town.
a late time of life
From this reading For a considerable number of years he had been in receipt of a handsome salary, and had lived in good style, but still within his income.
