used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
Ashland
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From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
a line of approach
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the aunt was wealthy so was the niece.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
Dearborn
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From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
drygoodsnoun
textiles or clothing and related merchandise
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
a social unit living together
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
handsomest
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From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the aunt was wealthy so was the niece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading But if the aunt was wealthy so was the niece.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
REJECTEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
Sheldon
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From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if the aunt was wealthy so was the niece.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
SUITORnounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading But if the aunt was wealthy so was the niece.
belonging to which person
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps it would be more proper to say that her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon, lived here, and Grace was a member of her family.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Mr. Sheldon was dead, and his widow carried on her husband's business--a large retail drygoods store--through the help of the former chief clerk, now promoted to general manager, under whose wise and faithful superintendence the store flourished, and yielded to the widow an ample yearly income.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In one of the handsomest houses on Ashland avenue lived Grace Dearborn, the young lady whose acquaintance Paul had made on the train.
