used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
Abbas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
in addition
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it seemed that Jeannie thought this nonsense, and went.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
Itchen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
Jeannie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
May-fly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading But it seemed that Jeannie thought this nonsense, and went.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
more desirable than another
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seemed that Jeannie thought this nonsense, and went.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it seemed that Jeannie thought this nonsense, and went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Also a tooth, though it did not ache, said that it thought it might, and she arranged an appointment in Old Burlington Street for Saturday afternoon.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
unpunctualadjective
not punctual; after the appointed time
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
the act of using
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
precisely as stated
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days before this little gathering of friends was to assemble Jeannie left Itchen Abbas for town.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But it seemed that Jeannie thought this nonsense, and went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
which person or people
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Victor did not go with her, for the unpunctual May-fly was already on the river, and, since subsequent days had to be abandoned, he preferred to use these.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He thought it (and said so) very selfish of Jeannie to go, since who cared what gowns she wore?
