used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAY OF HOPE.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
(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 THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
avertingnounUS /əˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
the act of preventing something from occurring
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
cause to be bored
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
without deviation
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
Ethel
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From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
the act of departing
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A RAY OF HOPE.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
for more time
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
Marion
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From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RAY OF HOPE.
others
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From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
RAYnounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A RAY OF HOPE.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
deliver by singing
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
tea-table
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From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He apologized for being behind time by saying that a parishioner had sent for him, and it was a longer walk than he expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
at the time that
From this reading THE family were all seated at the tea-table when Mr. Angus came in from the street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After family prayer, which directly followed supper, he rose as though he was going to retire when Ethel caught his hand, saying,— "My Marion is going to sing a hymn before I go to bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His countenance bore marks of excitement, but he entered into conversation with the others, and seemed desirous of averting attention from himself.
