used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
contactsnounUS /ˈkɑːntækts/
plural of “contact” — close interaction
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
set up or found
From this reading They had found love.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had found love.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They had found love.
Marr
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From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
Newtons
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From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
and nothing more
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
an amount of time
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
rejoicings
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From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
Roberta
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From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For not only was her connection with the Newtons a bar to any normal procedure in so far as Clyde was concerned, but Grace Marr herself offered a distinct and separate problem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had found love.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading They were deliciously happy, whatever the problems attending its present realization might be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The culmination of this meeting was but the prelude, as both Clyde and Roberta realized, to a series of contacts and rejoicings which were to extend over an indefinite period.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the ways and means of continuing with it were a different matter.
