used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
the act of departing
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
grievouslyadverbUS /ˈɡriːvəsli/
in a grievous manner
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
how
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From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But nothing of the kind occurred.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing of the kind occurred.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But nothing of the kind occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
with speed
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
express in words
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
SOMETHIN
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From this reading "SOMETHIN' WARRUM."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
propel through the air
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was late enough in all conscience for such a move, but the time had passed quickly, and I was not aware of how late it was.
WARRUM
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From this reading "SOMETHIN' WARRUM."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must say I was grievously disappointed at the departure of the ladies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, I had hoped that something would fall from them that would throw light on the great mystery.
