used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
Englefield
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From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
Halford
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From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
Halford's
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From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARK LANE IN JUNE.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading PARK LANE IN JUNE.
a narrow way or road
From this reading PARK LANE IN JUNE.
LimenounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
not any; not one
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
on one occasion
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
and nothing more
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading PARK LANE IN JUNE.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
tea-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was not aware they had lost a near relative."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Henry Halford had listened eagerly to his mother's description of that visit spoken of in a passing way at the tea-table in the evening, but only once did he venture a remark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mrs. Armstrong and her daughter were in deep mourning," his mother said in the course of conversation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Nearly a year has passed since Mrs. Halford's visit, but no farther intercourse has taken place between the families at Englefield Grange and Lime Grove.
