used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
anew
From this reading THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Oak Forks had few attractions for him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Time had often dragged wearily with him.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
Ernest
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From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Oak Forks had few attractions for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
ForksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Oak Forks had few attractions for him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Oak Forks had few attractions for him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Time had often dragged wearily with him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time had often dragged wearily with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Time had often dragged wearily with him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
at the time that
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Peter Brant was laid away under a tree not far from the cabin where he had ended his days, Ernest felt that he was at liberty to begin the new life that lay before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Despite the natural sadness which he felt at parting with his old friend, he looked forward not without pleasant anticipations to the future and what it might have in store for him.
