used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Eveley invited him to dinner.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
Eveley
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From this reading Eveley invited him to dinner.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
GERMnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
Good-LookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eveley invited him to dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Eveley invited him to dinner.
lovelessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvləs/
without love
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
Nolan's
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From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
sowingverbUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading "I never heard of sowing seeds in a loveless sea," he sneered.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading "I have sown the good seed," she said amiably.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GERM OF DUTY The case of the Good-Looking Member strained Nolan's patience almost to the breaking point, but after many days of fruitless chafing, his forbearance was rewarded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you rescued the good-looking one from the loveless sea?" he asked sarcastically.
