used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
the state of being absent
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
anew
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
aren't
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From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
a female human offspring
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
lad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
go away from a place
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
Lilburn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
Max'snounUS /ˈmæksɪz/
possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
MOMENTARYadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
in the near future
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
carry out
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think so; provided you keep out of scrapes,” his father replied, laying a hand affectionately on the lad’s shoulder as he spoke, for Max was now close to his side.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOMENTARY silence following upon Mr. Lilburn’s remark was broken by a question from Grace.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are away out in the bay now, aren’t we, papa?” she asked.
at the time that
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, daughter, and must turn presently, for Max’s leave of absence will be over by the time I can take him back to the Academy.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But I may hope to be with you all again to-morrow and the next day, when the graduating exercises are over, may I not, papa?” asked Max.
