used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
Amy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
command with authority
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
at any time
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
the act of departing
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
Martine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
Priscilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
Redmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
carry out
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
the act of using
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
precisely as stated
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Oh, no; I am just as anxious as ever to visit King's College, and Martine and Priscilla, if not enthusiastic, still feel pleased at the prospect of seeing one more town before we reach Halifax.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
Wolfville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISCOVERY "I almost wish," said Amy to her mother, as their train was speeding away from Wolfville, "that we were going direct to Halifax."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I've had to use some persuasion to get them to take this point of view, and it would be very foolish indeed for me to be the one to change plans now."
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps even yet it is not too late to change our plans."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That _is_ a concession," responded Mrs. Redmond, with a smile, "for if you had been less anxious to see Windsor we should have passed on without stopping there.
