used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
Curtises
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From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
Hammerton
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From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
the act of departing
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
not any; not one
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
Roland
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From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
Roland's
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From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
being of use or service
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two days later, therefore, he went round to the Curtises’ and prepared the way by a discussion of the value of university training.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
Whately's
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From this reading A FORTUNATE MEETING Mr. Whately’s one idea on his return to Hammerton was to hide the fact that Roland’s sudden leaving was the result of a scandal.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What will Roland be able to do afterwards?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished the decision in no way to seem unpremeditated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Really, you know, Mrs. Curtis,” he said, “I very much doubt whether Oxford is as useful as we sometimes think it is.
