used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
above-mentionedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
in addition
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
BryannounUS /ˈbraɪən/
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
rid of obstructions
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
permission to do something
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
the act of departing
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
a man of refinement
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
Glover's
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From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
not any; not one
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
something you have to do
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
cut with a saw
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
not in physical motion
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
carry out
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I guessed that she was still searching for uncle Bryan, and I should have been happy to learn from her lips that she had been successful in finding him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the above-mentioned interval, nothing of importance transpired; my mind was busy with possibilities, but I saw no clear way of playing an active part in their development.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading My mother during this time, and especially during the past week, had been out a great deal.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The connection between him and Turk West is also completely severed, so that he has, as it were, dropped out of our lives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Exactly three weeks had passed since Mr. Glover's departure, and I here take the opportunity of mentioning that, although I have seen the gentleman subsequently on two or three occasions, we have avoided each other by mutual consent--a state of things with which I am perfectly contented.
