used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
Craighill
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From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
intensifyverbUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪ/
increase in extent or intensity
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
latch-key
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From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
a room where books are kept
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
a course of conduct
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Near the hedge that marked one of the Craighill boundaries stood a rustic summer house.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
the act of using
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had his latch-key, but he was not sure that he had still the right to use it.
WAYNEnounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
Wayne'snounUS /weɪnz/
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WAYNE VISITS HIS FATHER’S HOUSE Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were deserted, but lights shone from the Craighill library as Wayne entered the grounds.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It had been a favourite retreat of Wayne’s mother, and as he debated afresh whether he should see his father he left the path and walked toward it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading He had come reluctantly, and the sight of the house did not intensify his zeal for an interview with his father.
