used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
anew
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
Brantholme
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From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
set up or found
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
LansingnounUS /ˈlænsɪŋ/
capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
ledgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
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 A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
not any; not one
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
partridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
RETIREMENTnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
relieve from
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had served his purpose, and Herbert was glad to get rid of him.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
stubblenounUS /ˈstʌbəl/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A day or two later, after his guest had left, Herbert sat in his office in a busy town with an open ledger in front of him.
turnipnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəp/
widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
the act of using
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He spent one wet day walking through turnip fields and stubble in search of partridges, and two delightful evenings with Mrs. Lansing and Sylvia, and then he was allowed to depart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lansing generally found it desirable to drop men for whom he had no more use; but he had not done with Singleton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FORCED RETIREMENT Singleton came down again to Brantholme, bringing his amended report, which met with Herbert's approval.
