used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
without doubt or question
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
nightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
not any; not one
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
Raymond
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From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
Shakspeare
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From this reading --_Shakspeare_.
SilvianounUS /ˈsɪlviə/
type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
not in physical motion
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
except if; if not
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Except I be by Silvia in the night, There is no music in the nightingale; Unless I look on Silvia in the day, There is no day for me to look upon."
precisely as stated
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
at the time that
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had hoped to spend Christmas with his children, but that was now clearly impossible, as he sadly owned to himself, for he was a loving father and felt the disappointment keenly on both his own account and theirs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was already past the middle of November when Captain Raymond received his injuries, so that the six weeks or more of enforced inaction would carry him into the month of January.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There would be no festivities at Ion this year, bereavement was still too recent with themselves, too imminent with those very near by the ties of kindred.
