used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
carefully weighed
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
Nathan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
overseeverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiː/
watch and direct
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
and nothing more
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACING CONSEQUENCES The next Sunday John was thrown in upon Elizabeth for entertainment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
at the time that
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading If he thought of Luther and Nathan as witnesses, the thought was made partially acceptable since they could see that Hugh had placed the property in his, John Hunter's, hands.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had been a little more tender with her since the funeral, reflecting that women were easily upset by death and that this death had been particularly tragic in its sadness and disturbing features.
wormed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the uncomfortable things wormed their way forward and would be considered, he tried to reason them out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He missed Hugh, and an intangible something about the will made him uncomfortable; but they would be rich in time and he could simply oversee the business, and life would be more satisfactory.
