used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SORROW AND A SOLACE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SORROW AND A SOLACE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
one or the other of two
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
Glynne
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From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
of great significance or value
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
mandatoryadjectiveUS /ˈmændətɔːri/
required by rule
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
as might be expected
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
parent'snounUS /ˈperənts/
possessive form 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 He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
an angry dispute
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
SOLACEnounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading A SORROW AND A SOLACE.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A SORROW AND A SOLACE.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
SrnounUS /ˈsiːnjər/
a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Glynne, Sr., sat at the library table and Clarence sank into a chair a few feet distant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw by the look on his parent’s face that he was implacable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
at the time that
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The next morning after breakfast, during which not a word was spoken by either of the three gentlemen, Clarence was commanded by his father to follow him into the library.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would, naturally, have objected to the mandatory tone used by his father, but decided that it was useless to quarrel about trifles when there were such important matters to be settled.
