used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
gotten under control
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
a social unit living together
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Theodora will sing at this morning's service, mother," he said.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
go away from a place
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
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 THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Theodora will sing at this morning's service, mother," he said.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Theodora will sing at this morning's service, mother," he said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
NAMINGnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
Oliphant
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From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Theodora will sing at this morning's service, mother," he said.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Theodora will sing at this morning's service, mother," he said.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
deliver by singing
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
solacing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the breakfast table on Easter Sunday, Robert Campbell spoke of this event to his family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
Theodora
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From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE NAMING OF THE CHILD It was four weeks before Theodora could leave her room, and for long afterwards she was an invalid.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Theodora will sing at this morning's service, mother," he said.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But in her sickness she had peace, and the solacing company of her friends, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Oliphant; and as the winter passed her health and strength and beauty returned to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This renewed vitality was indeed so certain that the announcement of the Easter services contained a promise that Mrs. Campbell would sing some suitable solo.
