used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
let fall to the ground
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
divisible by two
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
Harry's
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From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
by chance
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
PLEASANTLYadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
Rockville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
SITUATEDadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
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 IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But even wealth could not tempt him to choose a life of idleness; and he went into partnership with Mr. Wade, the senior retiring at the same time.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The firm of Wade and West is quite as respectable as any in the city.
at the time that
From this reading His father did not live long after his return to his native land, and when he was twenty-one, Harry came into possession of a handsome fortune.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
a late time of life
From this reading The years have elapsed since we parted with him, after his triumphant discharge from arrest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY IS VERY PLEASANTLY SITUATED, AND THE STORY COMES TO AN END Perhaps my young readers will desire to know something of Harry's subsequent life; and we will "drop in" upon him at his pleasant residence in Rockville, without the formality of an introduction.
