used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
anew
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
terminate
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
at any time
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
Higgs
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From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
I'd
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From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
I'm
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From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
and nothing more
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
immediately past
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
subject to death
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed almost impossible to believe there had been a break, and that for three days he had lain, to mortal sense, between life and death.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the following Sunday evening Carol appeared at Mr. Higgs’ cottage at the usual time.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So entirely had the cloud rolled away, it was difficult to realize it had ever darkened the horizon.
wasn't
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From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It do seem so wonderful that just this time last Sunday all the village was waiting for news from the Manor, and I was that sad thinking I’d never have you come to see me again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wasn’t expecting you, Master Carol, but I’m right glad to see you.
