used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
(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 They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
Bella's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
brought into existence
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
enamoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
a social unit living together
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
set up or found
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
non-promotion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
recurrentadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrənt/
recurring again and again
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
Staffordshire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
not in physical motion
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
Tulare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His health had given way about the same time as his patience on the vexed question of non-promotion.
Wayne'snounUS /weɪnz/
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Bella Wayne’s father had been in the royal navy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
at the time that
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He retired from the service, went with his American wife and family to California on a visit, became enamoured of the climate, bought a place, and settled there.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They all went back every second year to visit his father in Staffordshire, and when Bella’s two sisters found English husbands, there were three reasons for the recurrent visit to the old country.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The three youngest of his seven children were born in Tulare County, but for him “home” was still England, however ungrateful.
