used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
CHAPTERSnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
inadvertentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
immediately past
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
photographedverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/
past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE PLEASANT STRANGER.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
shavingnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE PLEASANT STRANGER.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEW CHAPTERS BY THE EDITOR I.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
at the time that
From this reading Moreover, the excellence of the photograph and the undeniably close resemblance of his own portrait to the reflection he surveyed each morning when shaving, had decidedly pleased him.
which person or people
From this reading He had very heartily permitted himself to be photographed in the centre of a small group of lads from his parish who had heard their country's call and were home in their khaki for a last leave-taking.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in July of that same year that the Rev. Alexander Burnett was abashed to find himself inadvertently conspicuous.
