used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Joey coloured up.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
Conyngham
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From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
CraigienounUS /ˈkreɪɡi/
English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
croc
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From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
DormnounUS /dɔːrm/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
at any time
From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
I'll
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From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
It's
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From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
Jocelyn
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From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
Joey
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From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
come together
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
MUSKETEERSnounUS /ˌmʌskəˈtiːrz/
plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It's ever so good of you, Miss Conyngham; of course I'll play fair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joey coloured up.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" Miss Craigie was to come back on the day after Joey was restored to the ordinary privileges of Blue Dorm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Conyngham sent for Joey after breakfast and mentioned the fact, asking very kindly if she would like to go and meet the four train, instead of joining her form "croc."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Choose a companion," she said; "and, of course, I trust you to go and come back by the road, Jocelyn."
