used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
the state of being absent
From this reading TOM ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading TOM ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
permission to do something
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
go away from a place
From this reading TOM ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
squire's
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From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
plural of “story” — 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 If he had been older and more cautious he would probably have decided in the negative; but Tom was hopeful and sanguine, and the stories he had heard of California had dazzled him.
a quantity of money
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
male cat
From this reading TOM ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
precisely as stated
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom walked home slowly, but the distance seemed short, for he was absorbed in thought.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In a way very unexpected he seemed to be likely to realize what he had regarded as a very pleasant, but impossible, dream.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would his father consent to the squire's proposal, and, if so, ought Tom to consent to expose him to the risk of losing so considerable a sum of money?
