used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
unvarying in nature
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
a man of refinement
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Perhaps I may help you.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
of great significance or value
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Perhaps I may help you.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps I may help you.”
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
term of address for a man
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
Somers
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From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
express in speech
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading “I have been a very unfortunate man,” said old Mr. Somers, to a gentleman visiting him.
someone who visits
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I am in a trade where a good deal of important information comes in,” said the visitor.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not that I wish to parade my troubles, but I speak of them with the constant hope of receiving some important information.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps I may help you.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are a stranger to me, sir, but I judge from your manner you can sympathize with a father’s misfortune.
