used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
the state of being absent
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
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 No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
Fred
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From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
not any; not one
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
and nothing more
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one rejoiced more sincerely at Frank's good luck than Mrs. Vivian.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her interest in our hero had increased, and while at first she regarded herself as his patroness she had come now to look upon him as a member of the family.
which person or people
From this reading A TRAP, AND WHO FELL INTO IT.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fred had already returned, and Frank, bearing in mind that he had only been invited to remain during his absence, proposed to find another home, but Mrs. Vivian would not hear of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "No," she said, "Fred needs a young companion, and I prefer you to any one I know of."
