used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
(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 "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
CINDERELLAnounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
put on clothes
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
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 "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
being one more than ten
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
Hubert
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From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
and nothing more
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
engage in
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
mopingverbUS /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
on one occasion
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
shan't
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From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It _is_ an early start," she said cheerfully.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
up to a particular time
From this reading He just restrained himself from saying once more that he thought her stupid not to go across to the Institute instead of moping all alone till then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
precisely as stated
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
at the time that
From this reading CINDERELLA Helena tried not to look as though she minded when Hubert came down, glorious in evening dress at six o'clock.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he replied; "but that means I shall be home all the earlier.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The dinner begins at seven and I shan't make a long speech--trust me--so you can expect me back not later than half past ten or eleven at the very latest."
