5th
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From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
bailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
recognizable; marked
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
Garryowen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
depressingly dark
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
the act of departing
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
Grimshaw
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From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
be seated
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
carry out
From this reading The bazaar was to take place on the 5th, and as day followed day without disaster appearing in the form of a bailiff, Miss Grimshaw began to recognise that the forthcoming function was a blessing in disguise.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
the act of using
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It was, at least, a visible and tangible bother, and helped to distract the mind from gloomy speculations.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night, at a consultation held between these three conspirators against misfortune, it was decided that nothing could be done but wait.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was nothing for it but to sit still and wait for the thunderbolt to fall, if it were going to fall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no use in attempting to remove Garryowen to another training ground; it would be impossible to do so without being traced; besides, there was no other place available.
