used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
(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 THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
Brandreth
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
Jim
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
take in marriage
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
not any; not one
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
Ralston
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
in the near future
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
make square
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
St
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From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
carry out
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stayed at a quiet hotel in St. James's Square, and we took Rosemary Brandreth with us to the Savoy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No reference was made in the document to the fact that Rosemary was engaged to marry him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Murray applied for a special licence, and the marriage was to take place in town, as soon as possible, so that they two might travel to Devonshire as husband and wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Next day we landed, and Murray was so buoyed up with happiness that he was able to travel to London without a rest.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES Jim and I witnessed Ralston Murray's will, which left all he possessed to "Mrs. Rosemary Brandreth."
