used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "Oh, indeed," replied Laurence absently.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
despatching
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From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
greenhousesnounUS /ˈɡriːnhaʊsɪz/
plural of “greenhouse” — a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
haymakingnoun
taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
Head'snounUS /hedz/
possessive form of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
I'm
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From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Oh, indeed," replied Laurence absently.
immediately past
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
Laurence
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From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
Marquis's
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From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
missusnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
informal term of address for someone's wife
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, indeed," replied Laurence absently.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, indeed," replied Laurence absently.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
revelling
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From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
SelenenounUS /səˈliːn/
(Greek mythology) goddess of the Moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
SELENE'S
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From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was at the moment revelling in the prospect of Miss Selene Scott's company that afternoon, and did not find Head's conversation remarkably entertaining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SELENE'S STORY Laurence was an expert gardener, and, after despatching a reply to the Marquis's letter, he had, though deep in thought, settled down to assist Head in the greenhouses.
We've
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From this reading "We've got a thief in this establishment," the gardener remarked, after a lengthy pause in the conversation.
be dressed in
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
won't
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From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; my old coat has gone out of the barn since last evening--my old coat what the missus won't let me wear except I'm haymaking.
