used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
brimfuladjective
filled to capacity
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
CROWNSnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
DILIGENTLYadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
encircleverbUS /enˈsɜːrkəl/
form or draw a circle around
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
HOW
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
a message received and understood
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
engage in
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mystery seems to encircle them and to make heavy the very air they breathe.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mona is down at the gate waiting for him, evidently brimful of information.
accept gladly
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
(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 have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
in or at the place that
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In due course the wonderful gown arrives, and is made welcome at the farm, where Geoffrey too puts in an appearance about two hours later.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA DILIGENTLY WORK UP THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE; AND HOW SUCCESS CROWNS THEIR EFFORTS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well have you got it?" asks he, in a whisper.
