used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
(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 I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My friends," the Chemist began.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
ChemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading "My friends," the Chemist began.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friends," the Chemist began.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
Lylda
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From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
LYLDA'S
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From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
the force of workers available
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friends," the Chemist began.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
express in words
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
specificallyadverbUS /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in distinction from others
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
at the time that
From this reading I think you understand, although I did not specifically say so, that all I said related to the time when I first came here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lylda busied herself preparing a light noonday meal, which she served charmingly on the balcony while they talked.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading LYLDA'S PLAN Back home, comfortably seated upon the broad balcony overlooking the lake, the three men sat waiting to hear their host's explanation of the strange events they had witnessed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tried to give you this morning, a picture of this world and the life I have been leading here.
