used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
Audrey
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From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
Audrey's
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From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
Burdon
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From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was difficult to catch them, but I think that was it.'"
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was difficult to catch them, but I think that was it.'"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to catch them, but I think that was it.'"
ENLISTMENTnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
GrannounUS /ɡræn/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
Jane
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From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
and nothing more
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
immediately past
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
engage in
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
attach to a support
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a brief written record
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
Roly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
express in words
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was difficult to catch them, but I think that was it.'"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was difficult to catch them, but I think that was it.'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
WARRIORnounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
at the time that
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ENLISTMENT OF THE HAPPY WARRIOR I That day of Audrey's death was in two minds at two breakfasts in different quarters of London on a morning some while later.
which person or people
From this reading It was a sympathetic note from the officer who had been with her Roly when he fell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "'His last words,'" she read aloud with faltering lips, "'were: _Tell Gran to love Audrey_.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In the Mount Street house Jane Lady Burdon, starting in an hour to make her home with her sister in York, was reading to Lord and Lady Burdon a letter just received from India.
