used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
any thing at all
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
dearly loved
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
CherokeesnounUS /ˈtʃerəkiːz/
plural of “cherokee” — the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
being one more than seven
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
HOW
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From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
Marwood
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From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
and nothing more
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
PETERSnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
Peters's
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From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
Richard
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From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
only a very short time before
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
the season of growth
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PETERS RELATES HOW HE THOUGHT HE HAD A CLUE, AND HOW HE LOST IT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WEEK after the meeting of the Cherokees Richard Marwood received his mother, in a small furnished house he had taken in Spring Gardens.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Marwood, possessed of the entire fortune of her murdered brother, was a very rich woman.
a late time of life
From this reading Of her large income she had, during the eight years of her son’s imprisonment, spent scarcely anything; as, encouraged by Mr. Joseph Peters’s mysterious hints and vague promises, she had looked forward to the deliverance of her beloved and only child.
