used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
make calm or still
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
cannot
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From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
CAPRICEnounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
Dryholm
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From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
not accessible to view
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
Jim
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From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
Mordaunt's
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From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
a brief written record
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
on the contrary
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The evening was calm and the sun setting when the car rolled past a lodge half hidden by tall evergreens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
at the time that
From this reading AN OLD MAN'S CAPRICE Jim went to Dryholm, although when he opened Mordaunt's note he meant to refuse.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Besides, the invitation was extended to his party and Jim wanted Bernard to see the Winters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were his friends and he rather hoped Mrs. Winter would talk about the store.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A line added in a shaky hand persuaded him, for Bernard had written, "I am lame and cannot come to you."
