used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
adjournmentnounUS /əˈdʒɜːrnmənt/
the termination of a meeting
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DANGEROUS MOMENTS.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading May looked gratefully up in his face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading May looked gratefully up in his face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading May looked gratefully up in his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May looked gratefully up in his face.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading May looked gratefully up in his face.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading DANGEROUS MOMENTS.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
having a supporting base
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading May looked gratefully up in his face.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
(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," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
at the time that
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
in or at the place that
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
Wray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
Wray's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the first inquiry as to the cause of Elsie Wray's death was ended, and the adjournment announced, something which he could not resist drew John Temple to the side of the room where May Churchill and her father were standing.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it has been most painful, but I am so very, very sorry for Mr. Wray.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well," he said, addressing May, "one part at least of a very painful affair for you is over."
