used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
Charlie
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From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a small house with a single story
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
engage in
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
except for; apart from
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
an educational institution
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
a male human offspring
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
express in speech
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Charlie attempted a jest or two; John did his best, and Mary helped them all she could.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SIDES OF A QUESTION That evening the new manager of the Mill stayed for supper at the Martin cottage.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps because their minds were so filled with things they could not speak, their talk was a little restrained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first time since he had left the old house next door for his school in a distant city that he had eaten a meal with these friends of his boyhood.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The old workman, save for a kindly word now and then to make the son of Adam Ward feel at home, was silent.
