used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some time after that he came daily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
Brokenshire
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From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For some time after that he came daily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
one or the other of two
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
divisible by two
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
at any time
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time after that he came daily.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading She came, however, on Friday when he did not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
GraingernounUS /ˈɡreɪŋdʒər/
United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came, however, on Friday when he did not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She came, however, on Friday when he did not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
a room where books are kept
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
express in words
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came, however, on Friday when he did not.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time after that he came daily.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some time after that he came daily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time after that he came daily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Thursday Mr. Grainger came to the library to tea, but notwithstanding her suggestion Mrs. Brokenshire did not.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toward me his manner had little variation; he was courteous and distant.
at the time that
From this reading She came, however, on Friday when he did not.
in or at the place that
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot say that he ever had tea with me, for even if he accepted a cup, which he did from time to time, as if keeping up a role, he carried it to some distant corner of the room where he was either examining the objects or making their acquaintance.
