used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
in addition
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
baronynoun
the estate of a baron
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
ChartreusenounUS /ʃɑːrˈtruːz/
aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
Grandmamma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
Grosvenor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
of great significance or value
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
negotiateverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
not any; not one
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
obdurateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbdərət/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
by chance
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
PROCONSULARadjective
of or relating to or typical of a proconsul
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
on the contrary
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
make square
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was also that little obstacle in Grosvenor Square to negotiate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE PROCONSULAR TOUCH IT had been a crowded and glorious week for the Green Chartreuse, but it was not until the Sabbath Day that it had really to embrace the crisis of its fate.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, taking one fact with another, it was reasonably clear to the Twin Brethren that Sunday promised to be a rather important day in the calendar.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The heir to the barony did not go to church on the morning of the fateful day, although, perhaps, it would have been wise to have done so.
an affirmative
From this reading Mary had not said “Yes,” and she had not said “No,” but she had seemed to imply that Grandmamma might prove obdurate.
