used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
absorbingly
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From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
HERO'SnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
HOMECOMINGnounUS /ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/
an annual school or university reunion for graduates
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
located inward
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
labours
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From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
not any; not one
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
powderingverbUS /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “powder” — make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
on the contrary
From this reading As a matter of fact, having just made a most gratifying discovery, I was rather glad that the interruption had not come.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
screeningnounUS /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
and nothing more
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
SubconsciouslyadverbUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəsli/
from the subconscious mind
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
someone who visits
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
look attentively
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So far as I can recall, I felt no concern one way or the other.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
at the time that
From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I simply noted that the hour had gone by without bringing my expected visitor, and went back to my work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Subconsciously, I must have set three in my mind as the time my caller would come, for it was not until that hour that I ceased my absorbingly interesting labours and looked at my watch.
yellow-hued
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From this reading A HERO'S HOMECOMING It was two o'clock when I began powdering and screening the yellow-hued inner lining of my sea shells.
