used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
(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 "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
rid of obstructions
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
the act of departing
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
every person
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
Marsena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
partner'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
express in words
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
express a supposition
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the other partner's turn to stare.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the fortnight or three weeks following the departure of Battery G it became clear to everyone that the War was as good as over.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It had lasted already a whole year, but now the end was obviously at hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, of course—if you say it's all right," he managed to get out, "but I suppose on the frames we can——" "The frames are presents, too," said Marsena, with decision.
