used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
the state of being absent
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
matters of personal concern
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
BirdieverbUS /ˈbɜːrdi/
shoot in one stroke under par
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
Fidy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
set up or found
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
death of a person
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
invalidismnoun
chronic ill health
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
loatheverbUS /loʊð/
find repugnant
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
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 Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
malarialadjectiveUS /məˈleriəl/
of or infected by or resembling malaria
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
MARKINGnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
on one occasion
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
Snawdor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading MARKING TIME Early in the autumn Birdie took flight from the alley, and Nance found herself hopelessly engulfed in domestic affairs.
hard to endure
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once having tasted the joys of invalidism he was loathe to forego them, and insisted upon being regarded as a chronic convalescent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been trying to have it for months, but could never find the leisure hour in which to indulge in the preliminary chill.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Snawdor, who had been doing the work during her long absence, took advantage of her return to have malarial fever.
Yager
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nance might have managed Mr. Snawdor, however, had it not been for the grave problem of Fidy Yager.
