used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
any thing at all
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
put or send forth
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
made afraid
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
how
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From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
LimanounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading So far as the world of Lima Street was concerned, it was the end of it.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But Mark, although of course he never said so to her, was sure that she had come to him to be protected against his father.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
at the time that
From this reading Mark did not overhear any more discussions between his parents, and he was taken by surprise when one day a week after his mother had come to sleep in his room, she asked him how he should like to go and live in the country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night after that scene in his father's study, which made a deeper impression on him than anything before that date in his short life, his mother came to sleep in the nursery with him, to keep him company so that he should not be frightened any more, she offered as the explanation of her arrival.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PALM SUNDAY Mark's dream from which he woke to wonder if the end of the world was at hand had been a shadow cast by coming events.
