used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVE TALE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
Eastwoods
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From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
ElmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
an instinctive motive
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
Innocent's
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From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LOVE TALE.
a particular point in time
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
by chance
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
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 LOVE TALE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From two o’clock until five the callers kept pouring in.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading On this particular afternoon there had been a flood of visitors at the Elms, such as now and then occurs without rhyme or reason--every acquaintance the Eastwoods possessed seeming to be moved by a unanimous impulse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not a deeply premeditated event, as perhaps it ought to have been, aiming as it did at such very important results, and affecting two lives in so momentous a way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I am obliged at this moment to interrupt the history of Innocent’s entrance into English life by the intrusion of another event which occurred quite suddenly, and without adequate preparation, a few days after the arrival of the traveller, and which threw Innocent for the moment altogether into the shade.
