used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
(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 "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
FRED
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From this reading FRED NEVILLE'S SCHEME.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
engage in
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
mooted
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From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
Neville
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From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
NEVILLE'S
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From this reading FRED NEVILLE'S SCHEME.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading FRED NEVILLE'S SCHEME.
in the near future
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the next morning after breakfast Neville was taken into his uncle's chamber, but there was an understanding that there was to be no conversation on disagreeable subjects on this occasion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thought it better to make arrangements to stay a fortnight," said Fred,--as though a fortnight were a very long time indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His aunt remained in the room while he was there, and the conversation was almost confined to the expression of thanks on the part of the Earl to his nephew for coming, and of hopes on the part of the nephew that his uncle might soon be well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One matter was mooted as to which no doubt much would be said before Neville could get away.
