used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
can't
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From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
how
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From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
held up in the air
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
MANHOODnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading MANHOOD.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
not any; not one
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
and nothing more
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
by chance
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
by chance
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
cut with a saw
From this reading But when investigation revealed the fact of Tom's riches, and he saw the mountain of debt lifted from his little property, he was overjoyed and grateful.
the act of searching for something
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
male cat
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
hard to endure
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading If Squire Hudson was surprised at Tom's suddenly revealed wealth, Mr. Nelson was no less so.
at the time that
From this reading When Tom first commenced bidding his father feared that he was only trying to annoy the squire, or, perhaps, seeking to force him to pay a higher price for the farm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can't understand it, Tom," he said; "how could you possibly get possession of so much money?"
