used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul started at the sudden mention of the name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading KITTY'S CHRISTMAS TREE.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
the act of departing
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
dilates
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From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
KITTY'S
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From this reading KITTY'S CHRISTMAS TREE.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
make reference to
From this reading Paul started at the sudden mention of the name.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Paul started at the sudden mention of the name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul started at the sudden mention of the name.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Paul started at the sudden mention of the name.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Paul started at the sudden mention of the name.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
express a supposition
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading KITTY'S CHRISTMAS TREE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
versus
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From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Mrs. Webster dilates largely upon the superiority of a Christmas in the country versus a Christmas in London; but, I suppose, it is as sincere as most of her statements?"
WebstersnounUS /ˈwebstərz/
plural of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading "The Websters are off to London, Paul," said Sally, about two days after Tom's departure.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I did not think they intended to go to town until after the New Year.
