used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
angrieradjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡriər/
comparative of “angry” — feeling or showing anger
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
Betty
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From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
far-reaching
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From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
come to pass
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
conformity or harmony
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
go away from a place
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
Marion
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From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
bring forth or yield
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
To recall to mind.
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
SCOBELL
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From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
for a short time
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
without speaking
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading The interview began, shortly after breakfast, in a gentle and tactful manner, with Aunt Marion at the helm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading SCOBELL IS FRANK Much may happen in these rapid times in the course of an hour and a half.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Mr. Scobell was not the man to stand by silently while persons were being tactful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While John was keeping his vigil on the sandstone rock, Betty was having an interview with Mr. Scobell which was to produce far-reaching results, and which, incidentally, was to leave her angrier and more at war with the whole of her world than she could remember to have been in the entire course of her life.
