Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

how long something has existed

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

(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 Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

relating to or found in Australasia

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

unvarying in nature

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a female human offspring

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

at any time

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

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From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

a helpful partner

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

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From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

and nothing more

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

with passion

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She was now nineteen, and had been her father's constant companion and helpmate ever since the death of her mother.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

at the time that

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

which person or people

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The death of his wife, however, to whom he was passionately devoted, changed the whole course of his existence.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Resigning his appointment, he withdrew himself absolutely from all society, sold his house and such other property as he possessed, and then, to the astonishment of his many warm friends, disappeared with his little daughter from Sydney altogether.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Fraser, who to all appearance was only the ordinary type of working miner common to all Australasian gold-fields, was in reality a highly-educated man, who had been not only a successful barrister, but a judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

a late time of life

From this reading Douglas Fraser was a widower, his wife having died when Kate was only four years of age.