used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nan, you've a lot to answer for."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
react verbally
From this reading "Nan, you've a lot to answer for."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
(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 SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "May I come and look?"
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nan slipped down from the makeshift "throne."
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Nan, you've a lot to answer for."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "May I come and look?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "May I come and look?"
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Nan, you've a lot to answer for."
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Nan slipped down from the makeshift "throne."
Maryon
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From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I come and look?"
music-room
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From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Nan, you've a lot to answer for."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
the act of searching for something
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Nan slipped down from the makeshift "throne."
having a supporting base
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Nan slipped down from the makeshift "throne."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another fortnight had gone by, and the long hours passed is the music-room, which had been temporarily converted into a studio, were beginning to show fruit in the shape of a nearly completed portrait.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SEEKING TO FORGET "And this is my holiday!" exclaimed Maryon, standing back from his easel the better to view the effect of his work.
you've
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From this reading "Nan, you've a lot to answer for."
