used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
in the past
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Four faces gave him instant attention.
befitted
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From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
ellnounUS /el/
an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
From this reading “We—ell,” said the squatter, and hesitated.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Four faces gave him instant attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four faces gave him instant attention.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “We—ell,” said the squatter, and hesitated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Four faces gave him instant attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
I'VE
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From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Four faces gave him instant attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
Linton
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From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
a form of address for a man
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
and nothing more
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
over-night
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From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
Sandes
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From this reading —_John Sandes._ “I’VE an idea,” Mr. Linton said, putting down his morning paper.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
a person, without saying who
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading “We—ell,” said the squatter, and hesitated.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We—ell,” said the squatter, and hesitated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was breakfast time, and plans for the day were being discussed, a trifle lazily, as befitted people unused to over-night dissipation.
which person or people
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
but in spite of that
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN Yet long ago it was promised by Someone, Who lovingly help for the children implored, That if only you gave one a cup of cold water, You surely in no wise should lose your reward!
