used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
anew
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
without deviation
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
a social unit living together
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
the act of departing
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
under normal conditions
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald was less known to his cousin than any other member of the family, for he spent very little time in her society.
at the time that
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He usually rose late, and after a hasty breakfast hurried away to the office whither his father had already gone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girls did not see him again until six o'clock when he returned to dinner, frequently going out directly it was over to spend the evening with his friends.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, although Ruth saw but little of him, that little astonished her.
