used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
Beelzebubnoun
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
make calm or still
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
Curberry
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From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
Dan
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From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
else
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From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
FliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
yet to be or coming
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
Halliday
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From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
Halliday's
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From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
Laurance
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From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
for more time
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
a particular point in time
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Halliday became quite a hero, as indeed he was, although he did not appreciate the rewards of his conduct.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
the season of growth
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir John Moon no longer objected to Dan as the husband of his niece, and was indeed profoundly thankful that she had escaped becoming Lady Curberry.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
at the time that
From this reading The papers, for some weeks, were filled with little else, and _The Moment_ almost doubled its circulation when the able pen of Mr. Frederick Laurance set forth the complete story.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUNSHINE After the storm came the calm, and with the spring a realization of Mr. Halliday's hopes with regard to his future.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The story of the Society of Flies and the wickedness of Queen Beelzebub and the blowing up of The Grange was a nine days wonder.
