used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
a youthful male person
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
Hadley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
not any; not one
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
PippinnounUS /ˈpɪpɪn/
any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
Shoreham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Lawrence Hadley was at heart as romantic as his sister, and had built his own modest air castle for Pippin and Mary.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His time was up, he ought to get back to Shoreham that night, and there was no sign of Pippin.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD MAN The chaplain was getting uneasy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a misunderstanding between them; he might be able to clear it up if he could have a good talk with them both.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course he could go back without seeing him, but--but he _wanted_ to see the boy.
