used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
in addition
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
ANTECEDENTSnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
the two together, not just one
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
a female human offspring
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
Graythorpe
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From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
INDIAnounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
LEASEnounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
NIGHTINGALEnounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
REPAIRINGverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
ROPERnounUS /ˈroʊpər/
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
ROSALIND
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From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
SALLY'SnounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME MORE ROPER GOSSIP, AND A CAT LET OUT OF A BAG.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF SALLY'S UPBRINGING.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANTECEDENTS OF ROSALIND NIGHTINGALE, SALLY'S MOTHER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
UPBRINGINGnounUS /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
properties acquired during a person's formative years
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF SALLY'S UPBRINGING.
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading HOW BOTH CAME FROM INDIA TO ENGLAND, AND TOOK A VILLA ON A REPAIRING LEASE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading A PIECE OF PRESENCE OF MIND Sally Graythorpe (our Mrs. Nightingale) was the daughter of a widowed mother, also called Sally, the name in both cases being (as in that of her daughter whom we know) Rosalind, not Sarah.
