used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the boy was ten.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
a youthful male person
From this reading Already the boy was ten.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The boy ought to go to school forthwith.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
the act of departing
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
for more time
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The boy ought to go to school forthwith.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
an educational institution
From this reading The boy ought to go to school forthwith.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
Sydenhamnoun
English physician (1624-1689)
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Already the boy was ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Lady Charlotte, still guided by Mr. Grimes, then assumed a more peremptory tone.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The plea that nothing could be done until Mr. Sydenham returned was a mere delaying device.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She declared that in the interests of both children it was impossible for things to go on any longer as they had been going.
