used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
Barrimore
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From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
divisible by two
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
highest in quality
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
Hawk's
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From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
be the source of pain
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
on one occasion
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had been an ideal week to Mrs. Barrimore, for Philip had shown her so much affection.
SodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
a male human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
two times
From this reading Davis had brought Soda over, and Philip had ridden over once or twice to look at the bungalow.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
at the time that
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading MOTHER AND SON Philip stayed for a whole week at Hawk’s Nest.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Regarding this latter he had “influenced” a review of “Wings and Winds,” which had given the author the greatest pleasure.
people who are wounded
From this reading Philip had always had a deep love for his mother, even when he had wounded her, but in this week he had not hurt her once, nor had he hurt Uncle Robert.
