used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
matters of personal concern
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
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 Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
in a free manner
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
Isobel's
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From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
namesakesnounUS /ˈneɪmseɪks/
plural of “namesake” — a person with the same name as another
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
not any; not one
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
express in words
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
in the near future
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
Stewart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stewart” — United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
precisely as stated
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Colonel Stewart's very natural mistake in confusing the namesakes, and Isobel's equal error in believing her grandfather to be Colonel Smith, were soon explained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The former, full of relief at this unexpected turn of affairs, paid a visit to Marine Terrace that same evening, and in the interview with his daughter-in-law which followed he begged her pardon frankly and freely for his prejudice and injustice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
a late time of life
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
but in spite of that
From this reading "We say it for an hour, or for years; We say it smiling, say it choked with tears; We say it coldly, say it with a kiss, And yet we have no other word than this-- Good-bye!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It seems late in life for a gray-haired old man to turn over a new leaf," he said, "but if you can overlook my misconception and neglect of you in the past, I trust we may prove firm friends in the future.
