used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The more so that during the morning he had been addressed after this fashion:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The more so that during the morning he had been addressed after this fashion:
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
DANGERSnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
opinion or judgment
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The more so that during the morning he had been addressed after this fashion:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
set up or found
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more so that during the morning he had been addressed after this fashion:
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
many times at short intervals
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
and nothing more
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The more so that during the morning he had been addressed after this fashion:
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
UNSEENadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
at the time that
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The look of profound amazement which had settled on his uncle's face after the first sweeping glance which he gave the little church, had caused Harry the keenest satisfaction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was this man, then, to whom Harry Matthews' eyes often wandered during that morning service.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The only regret I had, when I found that I could drop off at South Plains and spend a day or two, was that it was Saturday, and the Sabbath would have to be spent in that forlorn little box where you go to church.
