consider or hold as true
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
Gabrielle
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From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
only a very short time before
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I wonder if I shall hear one?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if I shall hear one?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if I shall hear one?
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
nightingales
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From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I wonder if I shall hear one?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
ornithologynounUS /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/
the branch of zoology that studies birds
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
Overton
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From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
Payne
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From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I wonder if I shall hear one?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are no nightingales in Ireland or in this part of England."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Arthur has told me that there are nightingales at Overton," said Gabrielle dreamily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
weekendnounUS /ˈwiːkend/
a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
From this reading And although Mrs. Payne could hardly accept an interest in ornithology for explanation of her readiness to come to Overton, she was quick to promise that nightingales should be in full song at the next weekend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus having laid her plans, she resisted, though with difficulty, all her impulses to continue her search for evidence.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if I shall hear one?
