used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Slowly the Easter term moved on.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading No one expected the House to win.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
an act that fails
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
Gordon
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From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
Gordon's
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From this reading The defeat was no reflection on Gordon's leadership.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No one expected the House to win.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading The defeat was no reflection on Gordon's leadership.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Slowly the Easter term moved on.
not any; not one
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slowly the Easter term moved on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one expected the House to win.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
poignancynounUS /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The defeat was no reflection on Gordon's leadership.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly the Easter term moved on.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Slowly the Easter term moved on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slowly the Easter term moved on.
ThirdsnounUS /θɜːrdz/
plural of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one expected the House to win.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Thirds ended in a defeat which was rendered no more pleasant by the fact that it was inevitable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading No one expected the House to win.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the days went by the sense of failure, which had overhung everything Gordon had done the term before, returned with an increased poignancy.
