used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
(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 Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And why hurrah?” said I.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Hurrah!” cried Harry.
don't
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From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
the act of departing
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
come to pass
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading Hurrah!” cried Harry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And why hurrah?” said I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
and nothing more
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
march in a procession
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
Milly
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From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
by chance
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And why hurrah?” said I.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Harry came radiant, quite like a new man.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it all for joy of taking me home? or, perhaps he had got the money on this most convenient of all mornings? but such things don’t often happen just at the most suitable time.
we're
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From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
we've
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From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “And why hurrah?” said I.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came rushing in with a kind of shout,--“Milly, we’ve orders to march; we’re going next week.
