used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
Alice
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From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
basket-maker
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From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
give a benediction to
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
a female human offspring
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
remove the dust from
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
a social unit living together
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
brought together in one place
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
a man of refinement
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
Goldworthy
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From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
death of a person
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
grovellingadjective
totally submissive
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
and nothing more
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
an amount of time
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
not often
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A great change had taken place in the circumstances of several of the most prominent characters of our narrative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grandfather of Fanny--the blind old basket-maker--had been "gathered to his fathers," and was sleeping in a humble but honorable grave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Chevalier and the Duchess._ A period of six months elapsed, and it was now the month of June--voluptuous June, clad in the gorgeous livery of summer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The excellent old Corporal, having seen the remains of his aged friend consigned to its kindred dust, had procured a comfortable and delightful asylum for the two orphans in the family of a valued friend of his--an elderly gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Goldworthy; he was a retired merchant, possessing an ample fortune, and was a widower, having an only daughter, with whom he resided in a splendid mansion in Howard street.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Miss Alice Goldworthy, (then in her eighteenth year,) was one of those rare creatures who seldom bless this grovelling earth with their bright presence.
