used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BARVAS BRIDGE.
BARVAS
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From this reading AT BARVAS BRIDGE.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading AT BARVAS BRIDGE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
divisible by two
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
Ingram
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From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
Sheila
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From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
Sheila's
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From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
in the near future
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Very soon, indeed, Ingram began to see that his friend had spoken to him quite frankly, and that he was really bent on asking Sheila to become his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ingram contemplated this prospect with some dismay, and with some vague consciousness that he was himself responsible for what he could not help regarding as a disaster.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had joked him about it, even before they came within sight of Sheila’s home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had half expected that Frank Lavender would, in his ordinary fashion, fall in love with Sheila--for about a fortnight.
