used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
Annan
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From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
any person at all
From this reading But Eris was not anybody yet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
Barry
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From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
Erisnoun
(Greek mythology) goddess of discord; sister of Ares
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
every person
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
the act of departing
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
interims
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From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
Jane
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From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Eris was not anybody yet.
a brief written record
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
not used up
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
SaratoganounUS /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/
a species of large fish found in Australian rivers
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
in the near future
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
Southampton
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From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annan had every intention of going to Jane Street.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
precisely as stated
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
week-ends
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From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Then, in August, a house party at Southampton, another in Saratoga for the races, and the remaining two weeks trout fishing in the Maine forests, convicted him as the sort of social liar everybody understands.
which person or people
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But Barry Annan was that kind of busy man who takes the most convenient diversion in the interims of work.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote a note to Eris, promising to stop in very soon; but week-ends interfered.
but in spite of that
From this reading But Eris was not anybody yet.
