used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
anew
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
(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 “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
Clydes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
Lambourne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
Lambournes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
recurring again and again
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
Rita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
Identical; not different.
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
slumpverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading The great rubber slump had come, and Richard had lost his job.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
a special situation
From this reading “Professional men of all classes are hoping exactly the same thing at the present moment, all over the country,” said Sir Charles Clyde.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
very small
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said that he hoped to find something to do in England.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
the act of using
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
at the time that
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Lambournes stayed with the Clydes for a little while, then they and their baby and their nurse moved into a tiny house on the outskirts of a large neighbouring town, and then it was that such a number of people took to making use of the apt descriptive phrase first employed when Rita married.
a late time of life
From this reading II The same phrase was repeated, and by many people, when Rita and Richard Lambourne came home again, three years later.
