used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
in addition
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
bustles
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From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
carbolic
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From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This is not the case in Kia Kia households.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
CONSOLATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
derivativenounUS /dərˈɪvətɪv/
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
discardverbUS /dɪˈskɑːrd/
throw or cast away
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
death of a person
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
a social unit living together
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
plural of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading This is not the case in Kia Kia households.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
Kia
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From this reading This is not the case in Kia Kia households.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is not the case in Kia Kia households.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
todo
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From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
under normal conditions
From this reading OUR CONSOLATION PRIZE In our land the advent of a new member of the household is usually the occasion of much todo.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading There are many whispered conferences and grave speculations as to the advisability of this or that, and in many cases Mother is summoned as mistress of ceremonies.
which person or people
From this reading You who thought that you were in some remote way interested, and at least partly responsible for the commotion, are thrown temporarily into the discard and sometimes permanently so.
Wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wife’s sister also may attend and shuffle you unceremoniously out of the way of the trained nurse that bustles by, redolent of some carbolic derivative, and utterly unconscious of your existence.
