used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
have
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
BLIGHTnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
for a limitless time
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
good-night
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From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
heart-to-heartnoun
an intimate talk in private
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
not any; not one
From this reading No one slept.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one slept.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading No one slept.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
at the time that
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE BLIGHT OF FEAR Breakfast at the rectory on the morning following Dick's sensational return was a very solemn meal, for the blight of fear had fallen upon the whole household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The father and mother had remained with Dick until the small hours of the morning, and, when they finally bade each other good-night, both were conscious that the old days of sweet comradeship were over forever.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The man must go his way and the woman hers, each with a load of sorrow to bear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There would be no more heart-to-heart speaking between these two, no sharing of burdens.
