used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
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anew
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Suddenly Mrs Fanshawe switched off on to yet another topic.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a help to look across at the tea-table, and to realise that consolation was waiting for Janet if she chose to take it.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
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inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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Claire's
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compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
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consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
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dearly loved
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
Fanshawe
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From this reading Suddenly Mrs Fanshawe switched off on to yet another topic.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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having unexpected good fortune
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the act of departing
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
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give help or assistance; be of service
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used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
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holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Janet
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
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a form of address for a married woman
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the meaning look, the meaning tone, and again in Claire's heart the same sweet sense of certainty mingled with a tender compassion for Janet, who was less fortunate than herself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly Mrs Fanshawe switched off on to yet another topic.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
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Identical; not different.
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Again the meaning look, the meaning tone, and again in Claire's heart the same sweet sense of certainty mingled with a tender compassion for Janet, who was less fortunate than herself.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading "In September I am probably going to a farmhouse near the sea."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Mrs Fanshawe switched off on to yet another topic.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Suddenly Mrs Fanshawe switched off on to yet another topic.
carry out
From this reading It was a help to look across at the tea-table, and to realise that consolation was waiting for Janet if she chose to take it.
tea-table
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From this reading It was a help to look across at the tea-table, and to realise that consolation was waiting for Janet if she chose to take it.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Again the meaning look, the meaning tone, and again in Claire's heart the same sweet sense of certainty mingled with a tender compassion for Janet, who was less fortunate than herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a help to look across at the tea-table, and to realise that consolation was waiting for Janet if she chose to take it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the meaning look, the meaning tone, and again in Claire's heart the same sweet sense of certainty mingled with a tender compassion for Janet, who was less fortunate than herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a help to look across at the tea-table, and to realise that consolation was waiting for Janet if she chose to take it.
the quality of a person's voice
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topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It was a help to look across at the tea-table, and to realise that consolation was waiting for Janet if she chose to take it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again the meaning look, the meaning tone, and again in Claire's heart the same sweet sense of certainty mingled with a tender compassion for Janet, who was less fortunate than herself.
in or at the place that
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Again the meaning look, the meaning tone, and again in Claire's heart the same sweet sense of certainty mingled with a tender compassion for Janet, who was less fortunate than herself.
but in spite of that
From this reading Suddenly Mrs Fanshawe switched off on to yet another topic.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And where are you going to spend your summer holidays, my dear?"
