used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
CourtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
crystalsnounUS /ˈkrɪstəlz/
plural of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
the act of departing
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
else
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From this reading "And who else is coming?"
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
HARMONYnounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading PERFECT HARMONY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
Irene
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From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
morning-room
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From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading PERFECT HARMONY.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Irene is coming for dinner to-night," said the Squire, as he looked at him.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
Ulick's
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From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
having passed out of existence
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was over twelve months since Warren Courtly came to an untimely end, and the Squire and his son were in the morning-room, where he had kept vigil on the anniversary of Ulick's departure.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
which person or people
From this reading "And who else is coming?"
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no snow on this occasion, as they looked out of the window at the familiar scene; but the ground was held in the grip of a hard frost, and the white crystals had not yet vanished from the trees.
