used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
put on clothes
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
divisible by two
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
Fenwick
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From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
PRODIGAL'S
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From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
Vera
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From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
Vera's
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From this reading He answered Vera's questions curtly, so that she fell back upon herself and ate her soup in silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At any rate, she was in a position now to provide Fenwick with something in the shape of a respectable dinner on his return from town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appeared to be as morose and savage as he had been in the morning, in fact even more so if that were possible.
at the time that
From this reading It was about a quarter to eight when he put in an appearance, and for the first time for some days he changed into evening dress for the chief meal of the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN Money can do most things, even in the matter of furnishing a large house with competent servants, and by six o'clock Vera had contrived for the domestic machine to run a little more smoothly.
