used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S MISSION.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
not any; not one
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
the middle of the day
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
PHILIP'SnounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S MISSION.
Raynor
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From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S MISSION.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
