used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
banking-house
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From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
without deviation
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
set up or found
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
set down according to a plan
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
by chance
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
on the contrary
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
Sebastian
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From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
sitting-room
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From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
hurting
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
refrain from harming
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
express in speech
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEARING THE WILLOW.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading _The Tempest._ When John Mortimer reached the banking-house next morning, he found Valentine waiting for him in his private sitting-room.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading WEARING THE WILLOW.
at the time that
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "To be sure," said John, and looking more directly at Valentine, he noticed an air of depression and gloom which seemed rather too deep to be laid to the account of the _True Blue_.
WILLOWnounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading WEARING THE WILLOW.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought my uncle would hardly be coming so early, John," he said, "and that perhaps you would spare me a few minutes to talk things over."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My Lord Sebastian, The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness And time to speak it in; you rub the sore When you should bring the plaster."
