used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gave himself a long innings.
the state of being absent
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave himself a long innings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave himself a long innings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He gave himself a long innings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
inningsnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋz/
the batting turn of a cricket player or team
From this reading He gave himself a long innings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He gave himself a long innings.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Vicar went on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
perorated
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From this reading He perorated.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Vicar went on.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "But that does not account for it altogether, though it may have started it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading The Vicar went on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Vicar went on.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I really put it down to other things--the pure air--the quiet life--the absence of excitement--the regular _work_ that _takes_ her _out_ of herself----" Here the Vicar fell into that solemn rhythm that marked the periods of his sermons.
