used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
anew
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
(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 It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
AssociationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
Charteris
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From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
carefully weighed
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
Lichfield
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From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
hear with intention
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
Matocton
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From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
Musgrave
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From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
not any; not one
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
Patricia
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From this reading "Why?" said Patricia.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
QuarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
Rudolph
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From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why?" said Patricia.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Afterward she spread out her hands in a helpless gesture, and laughed for no apparent reason, and sat down again.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took Charteris fully an hour to point out all the reasons.
precisely as stated
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
at the time that
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading II Sunset was approaching on the following afternoon when Rudolph Musgrave, fresh from Lichfield,--whither, as has been recorded, the bringing out of the July number of the _Lichfield Historical Associations Quarterly Magazine_ had called him,--came out on the front porch at Matocton.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" said Patricia.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Patricia told him very frankly that she considered him to be talking nonsense, but she seemed quite willing to listen.
