aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
apologisingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
Elisabeth
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From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is on Monday you go to Manchester, isn't it?"
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
isn't
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From this reading It is on Monday you go to Manchester, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
Lyndwood
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From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading It is on Monday you go to Manchester, isn't it?"
Maraton
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From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was apologising for some unexpected additions to the number of their guests.
week-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mother always forgets whom she has asked down for the week-end," she said, "and my uncle is far too sweet about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maraton walked alone with Elisabeth on the following afternoon in the flower garden at Lyndwood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I know that he wanted to have as much time as possible alone with you before Monday.
