used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
Agatha's
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From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
Ailsa
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From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
(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 His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
divisible by two
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
Jessie
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From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
Kars
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From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
McTavish
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From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
Mowbray
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From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
MURRAYnounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
not any; not one
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
and nothing more
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
a course of conduct
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
by chance
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
a human being
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
reliantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪənt/
relying on another for support
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
St
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From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading His great figure, his strong, reliant face, his decision of manner, all combined to sweep any doubt from the path of the simple folk at St. Agatha's Mission.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
push forcefully
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the mother he had an effect like the voice of hope urging her to a fuller appreciation of the life about her, an even greater desire for the fulfilment of those responsibilities which the passing of her husband had thrust upon her.
which person or people
From this reading The only person who escaped his cheering influence, perhaps, was Murray McTavish.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading MURRAY TELLS HIS STORY For a whole week Ailsa Mowbray was given no further opportunity of dwelling upon the possibilities of the situation between Jessie and Murray McTavish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Kars pervaded the Mission with a personality too buoyant to allow of lurking shadows.
