used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
in addition
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
Andy
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From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
brought into existence
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
Cameron
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From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
Dan
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From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
well in the past; former
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
Donald
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From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
Donald's
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From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
a social unit living together
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
LeClare
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From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
Nole
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From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
OutlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
PolicynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Andy Cameron since his return had not spent a night at his house at The Nole, and now LeClare and Dan also joined the family at Laughing Donald’s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Soon the premises took on a finished look, and the workmen departed as mysteriously as they had come.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Cameron Outlines His Policy._ The Winter drew on apace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the new home, the wife of Laughing Donald presided, directing her servants with that natural grace and dignity which is the certain indication of a lady born.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading At Laughing Donald’s carpenters and workmen had been busily employed within and without the house for weeks.
