used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
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 A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
divisible by two
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
Fairweather
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From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
set up or found
From this reading She found Ike grooming his horses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Fairweather.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
groomingnounUS /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading She found Ike grooming his horses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She found Ike grooming his horses.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She found Ike grooming his horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Fairweather.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
not one, and not any
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found Ike grooming his horses.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A SHOT WELL PLACED Grace started out early the next morning for a call on Ike Fairweather.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The whole party slept the late afternoon and night through, without even awakening for supper.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you are none the worse for your trip,” greeted Grace smilingly.
