used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAST LOOK.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
set up or found
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
how
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From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
ladye
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From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
immediately past
From this reading A LAST LOOK.
long-promised
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From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A LAST LOOK.
Lorristons
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From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
held dear
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
Ronald
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From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
in the near future
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
a special situation
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Ronald never knew how the news of his engagement was received by the “ladye he loved.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Lorristons went away soon afterward to pay a long-promised round of visits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He did not know whether she were pleased, piqued, or surprised.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But he soon found out that, so far as the world was concerned, he had done an excellent thing for himself.
