used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
apart from; not including
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
immediately past
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
the act of departing
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
loggianounUS /ˈlɑːɡiə/
a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
not often
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
for a short time
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
Sunday-school
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From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
Tasie
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From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
to-day
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From this reading “I don’t think she had any news to-day, except that there had been a great many at the Sunday-school last Sunday.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As it turned out, Frances had not the courage.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Mr Waring strolled into the loggia shortly after Miss Durant had left her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
at the time that
From this reading He smiled when he heard of her visit, and asked what news she had brought.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Tasie was the recognised channel for news, and seldom appeared without leaving some little story behind her.
