used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
Anundee
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From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
clothing in general
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
only a very short time before
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
immediately past
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
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 It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
Peishwa's
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From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
Ramdass's
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From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
Soyera
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From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You have grown a great deal, and are now much taller than Ramdass's sons."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
(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 It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly fifteen months since she had last seen him; though he had, when opportunity offered, sent messages to her assuring her that he was well, and hoped ere long to be able to come over to see her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Harry drew rein at the farm Soyera ran out, followed by her brother and Anundee, with cries of joy at his unexpected return.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You sent word that you were an officer in the Peishwa's service; but I hardly thought that you could be so much changed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I should scarce have known you," she said, "in those fine clothes of yours.
