used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT A SONG DID.
Alicia
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From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHAT A SONG DID.
Dé
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From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
HAROLD
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From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
KashmirinounUS /kæʃˈmiːri/
a member of the people of Kashmir
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
Kripá
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
engage in
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
have in common
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading WHAT A SONG DID.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAROLD came in late to breakfast on the following morning.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not unaccompanied, for his hand was resting on the shoulder of Kripá Dé.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
accept gladly
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT A SONG DID.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Whilst the young Kashmiri looked pale and excited, his missionary friend’s face wore an expression of thoughtful satisfaction which told of prayers granted and efforts crowned with success.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We have a guest to share our breakfast to-day, Alicia,” he said; “so prepare for him a place and a welcome.—Robin, I am sure that you will make room for our new brother, both at the board and in your heart.
