used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
in the past
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
(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 He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
Annie
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From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
Annis
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From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading That was a bit of thy thoughtfulness.
boroughsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “borough” — one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
Britton
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From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
and nothing more
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
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 _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
a human being
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “All the same, Annie,” he added, as he kissed her fondly, “I was glad to see Britton with the horse and gig at the foot of the hill.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a special situation
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading That was a bit of thy thoughtfulness.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading That was a bit of thy thoughtfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
at the time that
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had walked all of fourteen miles, and he told his wife proudly, that “Jonathan was more weary with the exercise than he was.”
but in spite of that
From this reading Nothing happens just as we expect or prepare for it, and when the squire returned home late in the afternoon, weary but full of enthusiasm, he was yet ignorant concerning the likely nomination of Bradley for the united boroughs of Annis and Bradley.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _“Nothing seems to have happened so long ago as an affair of Love.”_ _“To offend any person is the next foolish thing to being offended.”_ _“When you can talk of a new lover, you have forgotten the old one.”_ LIFE is full of issues.
