used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
in addition
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading At the door of the castle old Macalister was waiting with a look of anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He dismissed the smiling Duncan with regret.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading He dismissed the smiling Duncan with regret.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
at any time
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dismissed the smiling Duncan with regret.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
here's
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From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
Houran
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From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
Kinloch
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From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the door of the castle old Macalister was waiting with a look of anxiety.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
Macalister
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From this reading At the door of the castle old Macalister was waiting with a look of anxiety.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
a particular point in time
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
not any; not one
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the door of the castle old Macalister was waiting with a look of anxiety.
on one occasion
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He dismissed the smiling Duncan with regret.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He dismissed the smiling Duncan with regret.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At the door of the castle old Macalister was waiting with a look of anxiety.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The castle looked more grim and ruined than ever as Walter set foot once more upon the rough grass of the mound behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dismissed the smiling Duncan with regret.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he went up to the door, which now stood open, he thought to himself with relief that another day would finish his probation here, and that already it was more than half over; but next moment remembered that the end of his stay at Kinloch Houran would mean also an end of intercourse with his new friends, which gave a different aspect to the matter altogether.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
Ye'll
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From this reading "Ye'll have had no luncheon," he said, "and here's Mr. Shaw the factor waiting to see ye."
