used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
anew
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
fiancée
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
immediately past
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
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 The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
engage in
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
OpalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Paul Verdayne was prevented by his father's ill health from accompanying him to Austria, as had been the original plan.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
term of address for a man
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Opal had asked of the Boy during that last strange hour they had spent together that he should make this visit, and bow obediently to the call of destiny--as she had done.
Verdayne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Boy spent a few weeks at Verdayne Place, and then left to pay his first visit to his fiancée.
(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 She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
which person or people
From this reading She did not know who he really was, nor what station in life his fiancée graced, but she did know that it was his duty bravely and well to play his part in the drama of life, whatever the role.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Back in England again--England in the fall of the year--England in the autumn of life, for Sir Charles Verdayne was nearing his end.
