used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
the lower side of anything
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
divisible by two
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
Marmion's
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From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
mundaneadjectiveUS /mənˈdeɪn/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
Nitocris
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From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
not one, and not any
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
SELECTIONnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
in the near future
From this reading She lay down in a hammock chair in the shade of a fine old cedar at the bottom of the lawn, and began to read, and soon she began to dream.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Meanwhile, Miss Nitocris had finished her digest of the morning papers, given the cook a few directions, and then gone out on the lawn at the back of the house to have a quiet read and enjoy the soft air and sunshine of that lovely May morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His strange experiences had, of course, occupied none, since they had taken place beyond the bounds of Time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
the act of using
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
precisely as stated
From this reading The news in the papers, even the most responsible of them, had been very serious.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE LAW OF SELECTION In actual mundane time, to use a somewhat halting expression, Professor Marmion's walk had occupied about a couple of hours.
