used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
Ah
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From this reading I remember I only answered, “Ah!”
(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 It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I remember I only answered, “Ah!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he told me, I could scarcely speak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
how
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From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When he told me, I could scarcely speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
Marc's
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From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
and nothing more
From this reading I remember I only answered, “Ah!”
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember I only answered, “Ah!”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
cut with a saw
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
only a very short time before
From this reading When he told me, I could scarcely speak.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
express in speech
From this reading When he told me, I could scarcely speak.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
precisely as stated
From this reading As Marc told me this, he looked very sad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must have seemed very stupid, but I am sure he saw how grieved I was, for he did all he could to comfort me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marc’s parents were only to go at the beginning of October, so there was still a little time for us to be together, but I only seemed to suffer more in consequence.
at the time that
From this reading When he told me, I could scarcely speak.
