used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
anew
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE "OHIO" COMES IN.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
how
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From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "OHIO" COMES IN.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
Lester
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From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
take the midday meal
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
OHIOnounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE "OHIO" COMES IN.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
PerthnounUS /pɜːrθ/
the state capital of Western Australia
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
PresumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "OHIO" COMES IN.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
twinses
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From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dick Lester and his mother never had any very clear idea of how they passed that day in Perth.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading In the evening Mr. Warner took them to a theatre--Mrs. Warner declining to be again separated from the twinses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Lunch filled up an hour; then they took a hansom and drove to the beautiful public gardens, and wandered about them, and at intervals took out their precious wireless and read it again, as if expecting to find some new remark tucked in among its six brief words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Presumably it was a good play, for Mr. Warner and Merle seemed to enjoy it, but neither Mrs. Lester nor Dick could have told you what it was about.
