used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
for the reason that
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
Bonifacenoun
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
cannot
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From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
a social unit living together
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
of the present time and place
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
immediately past
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
Marmaduke
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From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
make reference to
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
Moffatt's
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From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
one's
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From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
orationsnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “oration” — an instance of oratory
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
over-estimated
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From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
on the contrary
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
term of address for a man
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir Marmaduke Boniface has hitherto received no mention in this slender history, but his importance in any chronicle of Moffatt's cannot be over-estimated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE next day, its brilliant sun and hard, shining cold, brought in its train great things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The last day of the Christmas term was in some ways greater than the last day of the summer term, because it was a more private family affair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One addressed one's ancestors, one arrayed one's traditions, one fashioned one's history, with flags and flowers and orations, but it was in the midst of the family that it was done.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Parents—mothers and fathers and cousins—were indeed there, but they, too, must recognize that it was not for their immediate individual Johnny or Charles that these things were done, but rather for the great worship and recognition of Sir Marmaduke Boniface.
