used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
Bonner
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From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
the act of departing
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
set up or found
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
haven't
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From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
Hugh
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From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
I'll
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From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
not any; not one
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
term of address for a man
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
Starden
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From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
carry out
From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I did, and I haven’t done it—I’ll take the consequences.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were no consequences to take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
unreadyadjective
not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “HE HAS COME BACK” It was exactly a week since his departure that Hugh returned to Starden, and found Mrs. Bonner a little surprised, but by no means unready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were no consequences to take.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She prepared him an ample meal at the shortest notice, and was willing enough to stop and talk to him while he ate it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
you'd
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From this reading “You said as you’d send me a message, sir,” she said.
