used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
(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 He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
the act of departing
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
didn't
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From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
DISPUTEDadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Supposing Peter fell into the water, what then?"
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
set up or found
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
HalcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
I'd
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From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Supposing Peter fell into the water, what then?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
Nellie's
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From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
not any; not one
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But I'd see he didn't fall into the water," Tom assured her; "I'd look after him all right.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing Peter fell into the water, what then?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
male cat
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Fishing?" cried Miss Perry, in a tone of distinct disapproval; "no, certainly not.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A DISPUTED STORY ON reaching Halcyon Villa, Tom found Miss Perry and her nephew in the garden, the former cutting flowers for the house, and received a hearty greeting from both of them.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Supposing Peter fell into the water, what then?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Supposing Peter fell into the water, what then?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He told them all about Nellie's departure, and then put his request that Peter might be allowed to go fishing with him in the afternoon.
