used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He, like the philosopher which life had made him, accepted the situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
a female human offspring
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
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 They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He, like the philosopher which life had made him, accepted the situation.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
Lucian
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From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He, like the philosopher which life had made him, accepted the situation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
absolutely essential
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
something you have to do
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading He, like the philosopher which life had made him, accepted the situation.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
shelvedverbUS /ʃelvd/
past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He, like the philosopher which life had made him, accepted the situation.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
Sprats
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From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They became inseparable, and their lives were spent together from an early hour of the morning until the necessary bedtime.
being of use or service
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
nonexistent
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
at the time that
From this reading It followed as a matter of inevitable consequence that Lucian and Sprats when they emerged from the waters of the wayside ditch had become fast friends for life; from that time forward they were as David and Jonathan, loving much, and having full confidence in each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
which person or people
From this reading He became a species of elder brother, who was useful in teaching one things and good company on occasions.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The vicar was to a certain degree shelved: his daughter possessed the charm of youth and high spirits which was wanting in him.
