used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
anew
From this reading They were united again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
construedverbUS /kənˈstruːd/
past form of “construe” — make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
DEANERYnoun
the official residence of a dean
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
the act of departing
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
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 She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
immediately past
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
not any; not one
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
Pamela
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From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were united again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
Truants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading They were united again.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were united again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE IN DEANERY STREET Pamela construed the departure of Tony and his wife together according to her hopes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was content with that fact, and looked no further, since her own affairs had become of an engrossing interest.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But the last word has not been said about the Truants.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was not, indeed, until the greater part of a year had passed that the section of their history which is related in this book reached any point of finality.
