used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
anew
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
archways
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From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
for the reason that
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
can't
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From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
a movement into or inward
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
garlanded
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From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
and nothing more
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
set down according to a plan
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
in the recent past
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
Macdonald
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From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
joined in matrimony
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
mottoes
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From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
Palestrinanoun
Italian composer (1526-1594)
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The finding of the little house occupied some days, owing to the powers of imagination displayed by people when describing their property.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
sanitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsænɪteri/
free from filth and pathogens
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
express in words
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
surveyornounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
carry out
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
Thomas'snounUS /ˈtɑːməsɪz/
possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
up to a particular time
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
uninhabitableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəbəl/
not fit for habitation
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If it was so, my sister's plans were frustrated by the fact that Thomas's ancient Scottish seat was pronounced uninhabitable by a sanitary surveyor, just as we proposed entering it under garlanded archways and mottoes on red cotton.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
at the time that
From this reading After the operation on my leg, I was laid up for a long time, and when I got about again, Palestrina and Thomas were married.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Thomas has lately come into his kingdom in the shape of a lordly castle in Scotland, and for the life of me I can't say whether or not Palestrina hastened her wedding because the doctor ordered me to the North.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our old friend Mrs. Macdonald, hearing of our dilemma, very kindly invited us to stay with her while Palestrina and Thomas looked about for some little house that would take us in till their own place should be ready.
