used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Mrs. Craver felt annoyed, and said that she was.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
make calm or still
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
Claudia's
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From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
Craver
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From this reading Mrs. Craver felt annoyed, and said that she was.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
psychological suffering
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
put on clothes
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
every person
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Craver felt annoyed, and said that she was.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
Medes
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From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Craver felt annoyed, and said that she was.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
PersiansnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒənz/
plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Craver felt annoyed, and said that she was.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Craver felt annoyed, and said that she was.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the Rectory, dinner was always placed on the table at seven o'clock, it being a law of the Medes and Persians that everyone should be in time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
at the time that
From this reading His parents were speculating as to what could be delaying him when he entered, cool and calm, but somewhat pale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an apology for his late arrival, and for not having changed his dress, he sat down to cool soup and lukewarm fish.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, much to Claudia's distress, Edwin did not put in an appearance until the meal was half over.
