used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
bargin
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From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
crosslyadverb
in an ill-natured manner
From this reading "Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
CYRIL'S
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From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
dearly loved
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you find your friend at home?" enquired Helen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
enquired
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From this reading "Did you find your friend at home?" enquired Helen.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Did you find your friend at home?" enquired Helen.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Did you find your friend at home?" enquired Helen.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
How
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From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
cut with a saw
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
express a supposition
From this reading "Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
precisely as stated
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you find your friend at home?" enquired Helen.
