used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
the state of being absent
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Master, she's come.
someone who is a detective
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
a state of high honor
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
and nothing more
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master, she's come.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
misunderstandverbUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstænd/
interpret in the wrong way
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
on the contrary
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
she's
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From this reading "Master, she's come.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
undimmedadjective
not made dim or less bright
From this reading There was a smile on his face and the glory in his eyes was quite undimmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was so sorry for Uncle Dick that I shrank from meeting him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless, I went over after tea, fearing that he might misunderstand, nay, rather, understand, my absence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was in the garden, and he came down the path where the buds were just showing.
