used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
dinner-table
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From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
Donald
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From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
Hollis
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From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
most important element
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
Martha
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From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading David Hollis said so one day at the dinner-table.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
under normal conditions
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DON FINDS A NEW FRIEND During the next few days the destruction of the King’s tea was the main topic of conversation in and round Boston.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, bells were rung in celebration of the event, and some persons said frankly that they believed the act to be a stroke toward independence.
at the time that
From this reading When he had gone out Aunt Martha turned to her nephew.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Donald,” she said, “your uncle is a good man, a brave man, and he is usually right; but, oh, I do hope that this time he is wrong.
