used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE STORM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
Crumleigh
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From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
ERIC
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From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't it jolly after the storm?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it jolly after the storm?
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Isn't it jolly after the storm?
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
MoatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
a form of address for a man
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Good evening," Eric responded.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading AFTER THE STORM.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He recognised the Vicar, having seen him at church on the preceding Sunday, when he had been favourably impressed by his kindly, open countenance, and general appearance of manliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE STORM.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
at the time that
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
which person or people
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ERIC had not gone far beyond the grounds of the Moat House when he encountered Mr. Cole, the Vicar of Crumleigh, who drew up, and addressed him with a smiling: "Good evening."
