used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He rose with a welcome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sit down and open up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, I know that you are invited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sit down and open up.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose with a welcome.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Yes, I know that you are invited.
KILLIMAGA
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From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, I know that you are invited.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
the middle of the day
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Sit down and open up.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose with a welcome.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
be seated
From this reading Sit down and open up.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
in the near future
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, I know that you are invited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
accept gladly
From this reading He rose with a welcome.
at the time that
From this reading KILLIMAGA Father Murray was sitting in his favorite chair on the rectory veranda when Mark came up the lawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rose with a welcome.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I know that you are invited.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must pardon me, Father," began Mark, "for coming so soon after your noon meal--" Mark hesitated about saying "luncheon," not knowing the habits of the rectory--"but, frankly, I wanted to talk to you before--" "Before we go to Killimaga," supplied Father Murray as Mark paused.
