used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
BAZAARnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
Betty
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From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
Chepstow's
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From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
Dave
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From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
the organ of sight
From this reading Dave viewed the prospect with no very friendly eye.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Dave viewed the prospect with no very friendly eye.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
intercedingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “intercede” — act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
Jim
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From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
not any; not one
From this reading Dave viewed the prospect with no very friendly eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Dave viewed the prospect with no very friendly eye.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
to-day
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From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
male cat
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR Two days later brought Tom Chepstow's church bazaar.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dave viewed the prospect with no very friendly eye.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Dave viewed the prospect with no very friendly eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was just as though the heavens had opened and emptied their waters upon the earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole morning the valley was flooded with a tremendous summer deluge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
but in spite of that
From this reading Dave had not yet had the opportunity of interceding with Betty and her uncle on behalf of Jim, but to-day he meant to fulfil his obligations as Tom's chief supporter in church affairs, and, at the same time, to do what he could for the man he had promised to help.
