used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She looked about dubiously and shook her head.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading She looked about dubiously and shook her head.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
communicated in words
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She looked about dubiously and shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
how
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From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
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 REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
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 REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
Newington
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From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
Panchronicon
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From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
the possibility of future success
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
REBECCA'SnounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She looked about dubiously and shook her head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
TRUMPverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading One grove looked much like another, and how was she to choose between garden walls "as like as two peas," as she expressed it?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
at the time that
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her trip was quite uneventful until she neared the village of Newington, and then she realized for the first time that she did not know exactly where to find the deserted grove.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading REBECCA'S TRUMP CARD When Rebecca set out for the Panchronicon from London Bridge, she knew that she had a long walk in prospect, and settled down to the work with dogged resolution.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
you'll
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From this reading "Look here, Rebecca Wise," she said, aloud, as she paused in the middle of the road, "you'll be lost next you know!"
