used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
any thing at all
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
dovecot
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From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
at any time
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
a social unit living together
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
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 I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
Moatedadjective
protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
not any; not one
From this reading But no.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
rummest
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From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
express in words
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
the season of growth
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Always breaking out in some new place, it seems to me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading SOMETHING QUITE UNEXPECTED Really, our family is the rummest ever!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I should have thought that we could now settle down to the anticipation of at least a peaceful and uneventful winter, summer and spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
a late time of life
From this reading I should have thought that Nancy's runaway marriage with Captain Masters would have been quite enough excitement for, say, the next two years, and that we need not have expected anything further to flutter this dovecot of a Moated Grange.
