used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
react verbally
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
for the reason that
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
breakfast-tray
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From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
Cattanach
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From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "His letter wasn’t very clear, I thought.
couldn't
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From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
dearly loved
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
set up or found
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
ISLA
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From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
express in words
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "His letter wasn’t very clear, I thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ISLA TAKES ACTION Isla, already dressed for a journey, took in her father’s breakfast-tray next morning.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
precisely as stated
From this reading "His letter wasn’t very clear, I thought.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
wasn't
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From this reading "His letter wasn’t very clear, I thought.
at the time that
From this reading I am going to Glasgow to see Mr. Cattanach, because I found when I started out to answer his letter that I couldn’t say half I wanted."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, dear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are surely early afield, my dear?" he said, looking at the trim figure with quick approbation.
