used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
anew
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
(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 He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUMMER WITH AN EAST WIND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
DominicnounUS /ˈdɑːmənɪk/
(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading SUMMER WITH AN EAST WIND.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
Maureen
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From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
re-furnished
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From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
re-painted
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From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
re-papered
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From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
the season of growth
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SUMMER WITH AN EAST WIND.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
Templemore
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From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
having come into contact
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Maureen and Colonel Herbert met the travellers when they entered the old house, and Maureen flung her arms round Uncle Pat's neck and kissed him over and over again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She kissed Dominic, too, but she was mostly taken up with Uncle Pat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rector had given directions that Templemore was to be re-painted and re-papered and to a certain extent re-furnished for his return.
at the time that
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading SUMMER WITH AN EAST WIND.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading He was expected home on the first of June, that day of all days, when spring has not quite died away and summer has touched everything with her golden wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUMMER WITH AN EAST WIND.
