used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NOT MARRIED AFTER ALL.
(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 NOT MARRIED AFTER ALL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
I've
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From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
Laurence
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From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
joined in matrimony
From this reading NOT MARRIED AFTER ALL.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
not any; not one
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT MARRIED AFTER ALL.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “No”--with a sigh of relief--“I see he is sound,” laying down her load as she spoke.
express in words
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
precisely as stated
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading “Here is some good port wine; I’ve carried it most carefully, so as not to shake it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He has not awoke since, has he?” asked the anxious mother, as, fully an hour later, she reappeared with a bundle and a basket.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And now to begin at the very beginning, and to tell you everything, Laurence,” opening the basket and producing a bottle.
