used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was then, and still am, a church warden.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I was then, and still am, a church warden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was then, and still am, a church warden.
Beresford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
being joined in close association
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
a social unit living together
From this reading The office is hereditary in my family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
destroyed or killed
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The office is hereditary in my family.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The office is hereditary in my family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The office is hereditary in my family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
Pettigrew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
a male human offspring
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was then, and still am, a church warden.
express a supposition
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was then, and still am, a church warden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
wardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading I was then, and still am, a church warden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had, I suppose, some reason for calling on Canon Beresford, but I have totally forgotten what it was.
at the time that
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My son--Miss Pettigrew recommended my having several sons--will hold it when I am gone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In all probability my mother sent me to discuss some matter connected with the management of the parish or the maintenance of the fabric of the church.
