used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Huh?” asked Budge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
breakfast-table
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From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
lacking funds
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Budders
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From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
BudgeverbUS /bʌdʒ/
move very slightly
From this reading “Huh?” asked Budge.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Huh
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From this reading “Huh?” asked Budge.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
immediately past
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mrs. Burton looked meek and made no reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Do you feel mentally and morally reconstructed?” repeated the uncle.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The beginning of the end!” was the remark with which Mr. Burton broke a short silence at his breakfast-table, on the last day of the time for which his little visitors had been invited.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Budders,” said Mr. Burton, addressing his nephews, “do you feel reconstructed?”
