used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Nurse had departed with her boxes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
well in the past; former
From this reading Nurse had departed with her boxes.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Grandfather had engaged a “strict governess.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Grandfather had engaged a “strict governess.”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Grandfather had engaged a “strict governess.”
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nurse had departed with her boxes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nurse had departed with her boxes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
hothousenounUS /ˈhɑːthaʊs/
a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
of great significance or value
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Nurse had departed with her boxes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
pigstynounUS /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/
a pen for swine
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Grandfather had engaged a “strict governess.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
a source of difficulty
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
under-gardeners
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From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR It was three weeks later that David called a Council of War in the garden.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Council of War had met in the old pigsty, where all really secret Councils took place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nurse had departed with her boxes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This being a really important Council, the refreshments consisted of peaches and the best hothouse grapes--stolen, of course, from the hothouse, though the boys knew well enough the old gardener would get into trouble with his master, and as likely as not one of the under-gardeners would get the blame.
