used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
subject to appointment
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were very happy as it was.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
Barksdale's
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From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
BidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
true confidential information
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
a man of refinement
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
Good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were very happy as it was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were very happy as it was.
set down according to a plan
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
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 They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
not any; not one
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
Pagebrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
with speed
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
Sudie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They discussed their future, and laid many little plans to be carried out after awhile.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
precisely as stated
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
at the time that
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by._ The next two or three days passed away very quickly with Mr. Robert and Miss Sudie.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Robert made to his aunt a statement of the results, without entering into the details of his conferences with Miss Sudie, and was assured of Col. Barksdale's approval when that gentleman and Billy should return from the court they were attending.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young people, however, were in no hurry for the day appointed for that return to come.
