used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
the state of being absent
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
anew
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
in the past
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
the act of burning something
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading GERALD'S CONFESSION.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
Eleanor
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From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
set up or found
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
GERALD'S
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From this reading GERALD'S CONFESSION.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
go away from a place
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
on one occasion
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
Piper's
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From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
PodnounUS /pɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
term of address for a man
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
express in speech
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
Stammars
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From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
Stammers
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From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
up to a particular time
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He got back to Stammers on a certain day in time for luncheon, and found Sir Thomas somewhat better in health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Gerald, metaphorically speaking, flew back on the wings of love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gerald was away from Stammars for several days, and it was during his absence that Mr. Pod Piper's interview with Eleanor took place.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It seemed months ago since he spoke those few memorable words to Eleanor, and he was burning to see her again: burning to speak of the love that filled his heart, firm in his determination, when once he should see her again, not to leave her till he had won from her a promise to become his wife.
