used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
AHA
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From this reading CERTAINTY--AHA!
all-conquering
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From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
Arkwright
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From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
on or to one side
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
CERTAINTYnounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading CERTAINTY--AHA!
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
hammock-chair
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From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
immediately past
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
Lionel
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From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
on one occasion
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
a full supply
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
recorder's
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From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
not in physical motion
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
Tony
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From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Lionel, of course, has had plenty to think about since the early telegram--new schemes to mature, fresh hopes to be weighed, old difficulties to brush aside or evade.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are still reclining in the hammock-chair, which they have been obliged to move, more than once, retreating before the all-conquering sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us go back a couple of hours and see what has been engaging Miss Arkwright and Lionel since their interview with Tony.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading They have talked for a space, but nothing of their conversation is worthy of a recorder's pen, and at last they have fallen silent, each occupied with busy musings.
