used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A brief glance at the leading episodes is all.
AMIDprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading DEATH AMID JOY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A brief glance at the leading episodes is all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A brief glance at the leading episodes is all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH AMID JOY.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading A brief glance at the leading episodes is all.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A brief glance at the leading episodes is all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading DEATH AMID JOY.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A brief glance at the leading episodes is all.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
Meagreson
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From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
on one occasion
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
outlawedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlɔːd/
contrary to or forbidden by law
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
a male human offspring
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The unfortunate death of James Meagreson changed the entire plans of the outlawed couple--father and son.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
at the time that
From this reading When we raise the curtain once more upon our characters, it is after the lapse of three months.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A quarter of a year, that has not been uneventful to those in whom we are interested; but we can not linger upon them.
