used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
how long something has existed
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
a young person of either sex
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
connedverbUS /kɑːnd/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
dissimilaritynounUS /ˌdɪsɪməˈlærəti/
the quality of being dissimilar
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
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From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
and nothing more
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
an educational institution
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
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From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
unusual or striking
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
a male human offspring
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
precisely as stated
From this reading This intimacy was somewhat singular, as our natures were very dissimilar, it may be this very dissimilarity attracted us the more strongly to each other.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Not far from our humble dwelling stood the residence of Dr. Gray, the village physician.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The uncommon friendship existing between us had often been remarked by the villagers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading His only child was a son of nearly the same age as myself, and we had been firm friends from the days of early childhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
at the time that
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
in or at the place that
From this reading When of sufficient age we were sent to the same school, where we occupied the same desk, and often conned our daily lessons from the same book.
