used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
Adamses
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From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
anew
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
the act of departing
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
destroyed or killed
From this reading Probably it is gone now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
HOUNDSnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
how
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From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably it is gone now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Probably it is gone now.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Probably it is gone now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
go across or through
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
PRIMROSEnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably it is gone now.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
precisely as stated
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then he added: "Of course this phase will pass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUR HERO RIDES TO HOUNDS WITH THE PRIMROSE HUNT Going home from the Adamses that afternoon, John Dexter mused: "Curious--very curious."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "His mother," said Mrs. Dexter, "was a strong, beautiful woman.
showing curiosity
From this reading But I am wondering how fundamental this state of mind is, if it will not appear again--at some crisis later in life."
