used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
from appearances alone
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
depressverbUS /dɪˈpres/
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
EASTERnounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
set up or found
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
Mouseyadjective
infested with mice
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
the possibility of future success
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
not used up
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sky was heavy, making the aspect out-of-doors dismal and cheerless in the extreme.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading John was apparently in high spirits at the prospect of a day's holiday, and though he grumbled at the weather, it was evident it did not depress him in the least.
which person or people
From this reading Mousey found that she was to breakfast alone with John Monday, as Mr. Harding, who had risen early, had left home on private business, with the intention of remaining away till the evening.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCERNING JOHN MONDAY EASTER MONDAY dawned with wind and rain.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "To think that we should have such a downpour after a beautiful day like yesterday!" he remarked to Mousey.
