used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
(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 So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
have
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
a young female
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
how
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From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROCK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading ON THE ROCK.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
express in words
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROCK.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
Timpey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About a fortnight after my father arrived, we were surprised one Monday morning by another visit from old Mr. Davis.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
at the time that
From this reading Timpey was running by my side, her little hand in mine, and I could not bear to think how dull we should be when she was gone.
which person or people
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His son-in-law had asked him to come to tell my grandfather that he had received a letter with regard to the little girl who was saved from the _Victory_.
showing curiosity
From this reading So he told my father and me as we stood on the pier; and all the way to the house I was wondering what the letter could be.
