used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
basket-maker
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From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
Bernardine
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From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a female human offspring
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were evenings that Jay Gardiner never forgot.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading They were evenings that Jay Gardiner never forgot.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT LOVE?
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT LOVE?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT LOVE?
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were evenings that Jay Gardiner never forgot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Bernardine was slightly confused at first by his presence; then she began to view the matter in another light--that the young doctor had taken quite an interest in her father.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Every evening, on some pretext or other, Jay Gardiner managed to pay David Moore, the basket-maker, a visit, and the cynical old man began to look forward to these visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were evenings that Jay Gardiner never forgot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT LOVE?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT LOVE?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He never dreamed that his daughter was the magnet which drew the young man to his poor home.
