used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
anew
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
Asher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
being joined in close association
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
for the reason that
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
divisible by two
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
promote over another
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
go away from a place
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
engage in
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
Marvin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
by chance
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading Dr. Rich was too old and too deeply attached to his northern retreat to be transplanted to a city.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he paced the deck on the return voyage, Marvin came again to the conclusion that he had been refused because Jean was unwilling to leave her father.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was unwilling even to discuss the matter, lest she give way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were he in better favor with Asher Ferry, he might perhaps hope to be employed in connection with that vast tract of Michigan land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Well, nothing could please Jean’s lover more than to settle down there with her in the woods, provided he could find something to do to make a living.
