used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
annuitynounUS /əˈnuːəti/
income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
being joined in close association
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
Bornos
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From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
travel across or pass over
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Every day is a day of thanksgiving!
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every day is a day of thanksgiving!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
GasparnounUS /ˈɡæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
coins made of gold
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every day is a day of thanksgiving!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
immediately past
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
re-established
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From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading "Every day is a day of thanksgiving!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A few months later a happy wedding, the wedding of Catherine and Michael, was celebrated in Bornos.
which person or people
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
belonging to which person
From this reading Gaspar, whose health was entirely re-established, but who had lost his right arm, was present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if he had lost an arm he had in return received a gold medal, a cross with a pension attached to it, and an annuity; the last, as having been disabled in the war in Africa; the cross for bravery; and the medal for humane and gallant conduct.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is not a happier father in the world than I!" exclaimed John Joseph gayly.
