used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The baronetcy dates back to the time of the Crusaders.
baronetcynoun
the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
From this reading The baronetcy dates back to the time of the Crusaders.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
CrusadersnounUS /kruːˈseɪdərz/
plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading The baronetcy dates back to the time of the Crusaders.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The baronetcy dates back to the time of the Crusaders.
Delanceys
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From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
ten 10s
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
Maloney
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From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
OLD-TIMEadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
move upward
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
express in words
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
the act of searching for something
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
express in speech
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The baronetcy dates back to the time of the Crusaders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The family have never lost the Faith, as we Catholics say.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN OLD-TIME TRAGEDY AFTER a moment, during which Father Maloney was, I imagine, sorting his ideas, seeking for the best beginning to the promised complicated story, he began to speak.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The matter which has given rise to the present upset happened in the year seventeen hundred and thirteen.
you'll
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From this reading “Well, you’ll know, of course, that the Delanceys are a very old family.
