used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
Alec
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From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
CARUTH
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From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
Fernsclough
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From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
Kate
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From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
for more time
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
not any; not one
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I was obliged to run over to my sister's, and have a look at her and her belongings, though I did not stay longer than I could help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
TysonnounUS /ˈtaɪsən/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966)
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
at the time that
From this reading MAJOR CARUTH was mistaken in supposing that his friend Captain Tyson had no visit to pay before joining him at Fernsclough, and the latter did not arrive until a day later than the one originally fixed when they parted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They will see enough of me when I settle down, as our homes will be near together," said the captain, in explanation of his tardy arrival.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Mrs. Caruth was charmed with her son's friend, and, as the days passed, felt how pleasant it would be if Alec could induce him to extend his visit until after the New Year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish I could stay; many thanks to you for asking me," he replied; "but Kate, my sister, made me promise to go back for the Christmas doings at her house.
