used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
AimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
ConsequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Cynthia peremptorily ordered her to go, and she went.
Dallerton
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From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
recognizable; marked
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cynthia peremptorily ordered her to go, and she went.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
Huntly
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From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
Muriel
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From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
and nothing more
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Cynthia peremptorily ordered her to go, and she went.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading Cynthia peremptorily ordered her to go, and she went.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
free from harm or evil
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cynthia peremptorily ordered her to go, and she went.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
carry out
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was decided that one more effort should be made to rescue Muriel Dallerton.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cynthia peremptorily ordered her to go, and she went.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “This world’s judgment cries ‘Consequences,’ and leaves it to a higher court to take account of Aims.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The weather in the opening charm of June would to most people have been better spent in the country; only London lovers felt the greater charm of the full, bright season set in the green freshness of the Park.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mary Huntly, persuaded by her husband, wrote asking her for two days early in the season.
