used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE WHARF.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
Beeches
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From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE WHARF.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE WHARF.
a form of address for a man
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
not any; not one
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE WHARF.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
tranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
except if; if not
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas was over, and The Beeches had subsided into its normal state of prosperous tranquility.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading Max had had a fresh situation discovered for him, and he was now wasting his time on a stool in a merchant's office, as he had wasted it in other offices many times before.
Wedmore
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From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
Wedmore's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No entreaties on the part of Mrs. Wedmore or the girls were of any avail against this fixed resolution on Mr. Wedmore's part, or against the inflexible laziness of Max himself.
WHARFnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE WHARF.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His father's chronic state of exasperation with his laziness was growing acute, and he had informed Max that unless he chose to stick to his work this time he would have to be shipped off to the Cape.
