used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
anew
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
care-worn
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From this reading He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
absolutely essential
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months.
at the time that
From this reading One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival.
