used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
Campden
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From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading For it was a household in which reticence was frowned upon and discouraged.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
Dr
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From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
a social unit living together
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
Ferguson
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From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
set up or found
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading For it was a household in which reticence was frowned upon and discouraged.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
Gordon
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From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
a social unit living together
From this reading For it was a household in which reticence was frowned upon and discouraged.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
Judy
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From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
JuggernautnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡərnɔːt/
a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
immediately past
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading For it was a household in which reticence was frowned upon and discouraged.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
a male human offspring
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
Stroud
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From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Major Stroud had rung them up almost daily, and Noel had found it difficult to account to the family for the sudden interest taken in him by some one they had never heard of before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For it was a household in which reticence was frowned upon and discouraged.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A message had come at last from Dr. Ferguson to the effect that if Miss Juggernaut and her brother cared to see their victim, they might do so between three and five that afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was just a week after the accident that Judy and Noel went to Campden Hill to see Major Crosby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For it was a household in which reticence was frowned upon and discouraged.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Only Gordon, being the eldest son, was permitted to go and come without explanations.
