used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
the force of workers available
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
Ransome
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From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
done under pressure
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
express in words
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
a special situation
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It followed as a sequel to the events of Sunday.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
unknowingnounUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
Wauchope
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From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was from the next day, Sunday, that he dated it--what happened.
which person or people
From this reading It was poor old Wauchope who had "rushed" him for the Service (in calling him poor old Wauchope, he recognized him as the unknowing and unwilling thing of Destiny).
in the company of; together with
From this reading For Ransome was convinced that it never could have happened if he had not gone with Wauchope on Sunday evening to that Service for Men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He used to say that if you traced it back far enough, poor old Wauchope was at the bottom of it.
