actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
Betty
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From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
make calm or still
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
catastrophesnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfiz/
plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
Fortescue
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From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
in a gradual manner
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
KettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
Rosehill
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From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
express in words
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On that day he had come over to Holly Lodge to say good-by and to offer the resources of Rosehill in any emergency.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortescue was gone, having left the second day after Christmas.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading CALM WEATHER Gradually the little house at Holly Lodge assumed its usual aspect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had come while Betty was watching Kettle, and although the Colonel urged that he might call her, Fortescue evaded it, and cut his visit short.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Colonel and Betty were flooded with offers of hospitality and with all sorts of services--those kindly acts which in country communities bridge over catastrophes.
