used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
in addition
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
for the reason that
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
(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 He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
Darcy
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From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
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 There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
divisible by two
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
a social unit living together
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
immediately past
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
on one occasion
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
and nothing more
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Only family influence had prevented this misunderstanding from resulting in truly disastrous consequences, which he shuddered to this day to contemplate.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Darcy was accepting the change that had come into his life much as he had accepted others of a less fortunate trend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been some disagreement with an early employer about the right of employees to divert the firm's funds, temporarily of course, to private uses.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had become at last what Nature had always intended him to be, one of the world's chosen, a rich man--or, what was even better because less troublesome, the husband of a rich woman.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was also once more an honored citizen of his native commonwealth--where he had not always been entirely an honored citizen, owing to one of the unfortunate mistakes to which youth is liable.
