used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
in actual fact
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
for the reason that
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
Bolivick's
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From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
BOMBSHELLnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
Carbis
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From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
how
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From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
go away from a place
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
Mabyn
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From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
not any; not one
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
and nothing more
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
a male human offspring
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
St
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From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
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 Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
carry out
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading George St. Mabyn and Springfield were there, having accepted Lady Bolivick's invitation to spend the evening with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A BOMBSHELL After this followed a series of events, startling, almost unbelievable and utterly unexpected, such as only take place in real life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was how they happened: We were sitting together after dinner that night in the most commonplace fashion imaginable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord and Lady Carbis had announced their intention to leave early on the following morning, and their son had promised to go with them.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Had this story been the outcome of my own imagination, I should never dare to relate them; but because I have undertaken the task of writing what actually took place I can do no other.
