used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
CoatesverbUS /ˈkoʊˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
DEBORAH
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From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
divisible by two
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
at any time
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
gangernounUS /ˈɡæŋər/
the foreman of a work gang
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
the act of departing
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
Jim
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From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
NannanounUS /ˈnænə/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
a brief written record
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
summat
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From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jim had already enlisted the sympathies of his three Christian mates in his scheme.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
the act of using
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The very next evening Jim paid another visit to Mrs. Waring's establishment, this time to give report number two.
Waring's
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From this reading THE GOING FORTH OF DEBORAH Nanna lost no time in sending Jim Coates a verbal message as to Mrs. Waring's promise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
accept gladly
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
belonging to which person
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He little thought the night he came with some of his drinking companions to have a look at the woman whose religion "cost her summat," that he would ever be a welcome guest in her parlour, or even wish to be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was followed later on by a note from that individual herself, asking Jim to see her friend the ganger, and ascertain if the use of one of the sheds would be granted for a Bible meeting on Sunday afternoons.
