used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
Ay
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From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You feel better, don't you?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
don't
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From this reading "You feel better, don't you?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "You feel better, don't you?
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
immediately past
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
engage in
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
express in speech
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment it came into his thoughts to speak to the squire about the letter, and the joy it had brought to him at last.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr Fleming hardly knew what he meant, but he said gently, "Ay, it has done me good."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But he was tired and his thoughts were beginning to wander, and he doubted whether he could make him understand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has done you good?" meaning doubtless the communion they had enjoyed together with their Lord and Master.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You feel better, don't you?
