used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
a social unit living together
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
Iselford
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From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
immediately past
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
a particular point in time
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As it fell out, however, he was detained at the last moment and had to wait for a later train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
Winslade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite by chance that Philip Winslade did not travel down to Iselford on the second Saturday by the same train that Fanny went by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On Sunday morning his mother went to church without him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Fanny had reached home she would be sure to be there, and it seemed better not to run the risk of a chance meeting with her on the way to or from church, in view of his impending interview with her father.
