used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
greatly pleased
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
I'll
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From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
It's
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From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
the force of workers available
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
on one occasion
From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
Richard
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From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course, I'll go," she said at once.
Simmons
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From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
carry out
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
Waloo
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From this reading Granny had been delighted to accept Richard's kind invitation to run away to Waloo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
at the time that
From this reading Her faded blue eyes sparkled when Rebecca Mary gave it to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's too great a strain to be under the same roof with old Peter Simmons.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Richard was a tower of strength that night he was a veritable magician the next morning, for he extracted the two women and a half from a carefully guarded place as easily as most men would take a friend out for a walk or to a theater or church.
