used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
anew
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
lacking funds
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was ridiculous.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading It was ridiculous.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
sillinessnounUS /ˈsɪlinəs/
a ludicrous folly
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
a special situation
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was ridiculous.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FORGOTTEN MAN The suddenness of his dismissal broke the strain under which Stuart had been labouring for hours.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He began to laugh at the silliness of the whole thing--what an idiotic performance anyhow--these lovers' quarrels!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the morning came with a sense of growing uncertainty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw the comedy of it, ate a hearty supper, and went to bed firm in the conviction that he would see Nan again the next day.
