used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
set up or found
From this reading He went instead to the kitchen, where he found Margaret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He went instead to the kitchen, where he found Margaret.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He went instead to the kitchen, where he found Margaret.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
Margaret
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From this reading He went instead to the kitchen, where he found Margaret.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
try to get or reach
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
step-mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went instead to the kitchen, where he found Margaret.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A DECLARATION OF WAR.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went instead to the kitchen, where he found Margaret.
in or at the place that
From this reading Half an hour later Jasper left the room where his father lay dead.
which person or people
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He did not seek the presence of his step-mother, who, he felt, had done him wrong in keeping from him his father's condition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is a sad day for you, Master Jasper," said the sympathizing servant.
