used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
Aghyohillbeg
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From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It is Friday.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
garden-party
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From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
How
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From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Friday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
immediately past
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
looking-glass
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From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
Monica
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From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
not any; not one
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
O'Connor'snounUS /oʊˈkɑːnərz/
possessive form of “o'connor” — United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
a special situation
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Madam O'Connor's garden-party lies before her, and, probably, other things.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time flies, and no man can reach his hand to stay it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
precisely as stated
From this reading How Monica goes to Aghyohillbeg, and meets there an old friend and a very new one.
a Caucasian
From this reading A very good thing, too, thinks Monica, as she stands before her looking-glass putting the last pretty touches to her white toilet.
