used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
(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 “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “When isn’t there?” asked Jack.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
deem to be
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
CuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
true confidential information
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
Di
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From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
without deviation
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When isn’t there?” asked Jack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “When isn’t there?” asked Jack.
immediately past
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUTH, RIGHT WRONG.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
not any; not one
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
and nothing more
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
Phoena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
Phoena's
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From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading “LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUTH, RIGHT WRONG.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUTH, RIGHT WRONG.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
express in words
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
express in speech
From this reading “LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUTH, RIGHT WRONG.”
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
a special situation
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUTH, RIGHT WRONG.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “There’s only one thing that I want to say,” said Di.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, directly breakfast was over, there was a solemn meeting in the Cuckoo copse, to consider the further details in the development of Phoena’s scheme.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, but,” persisted the eager speaker, “what Phoena read out of the book last night was all very well, but as far as we are concerned there’s no sense in it in these days.
at the time that
From this reading “When isn’t there?” asked Jack.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUTH, RIGHT WRONG.”
