used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
anew
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
intentionally conceived
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
don't
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From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
the organ of sight
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
hold firmly
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
unusual or striking
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
required or under orders
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The rebel soldier looked on in utter amazement at the singular proceedings of all the party, and seemed utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Somers began to cherish a faint hope again, and to be very grateful for the general truth, that photographs do not always look like the originals.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading At the same time, her father conducted Somers into the room again; and, being fully conscious of his desire to get away, he kept a watchful eye upon him, though he removed his grasp from the arm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Miss Sue hastened to procure the photograph, which she had placed in her mother's room after it had been fully discussed by herself and the supposed original.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here is the picture," said Sue, returning with the photograph in her hand; "but I don't see that it looks any more like you than it does like the other gentleman;" and she proceeded to institute a comparison between the new claimant and the picture.
