used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
can't
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From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
in a free manner
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
Gerald
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From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Memoriam._ MR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
go away from a place
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
Memoriam
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From this reading _In Memoriam._ MR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _In Memoriam._ MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
OwnersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
any competition
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
smoking-room
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From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Politics and county news had been discussed during dinner; but now, as dusky silence began to steal over the sweet-scented garden in front of them, Gerald lost his reserve and spoke freely to his old friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading RUSSELL and Gerald sat out a couple of hours later on the smoking-room verandah.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
well-beloved
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From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
at the time that
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
in or at the place that
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading New Owners We leave the well-beloved place Where first we gazed upon the sky; The roofs that heard our earliest cry, Will shelter one of stranger race.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't think what a relief it will be to me when this day is over.
