used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the Saturday morning after the prize-giving.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
Gwen
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From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Saturday morning after the prize-giving.
and nothing more
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
a particular point in time
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
ParsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
prize-giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the Saturday morning after the prize-giving.
one of four equal parts
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was the Saturday morning after the prize-giving.
cut with a saw
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
Stedburgh
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From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Gwen was returning about ten o'clock from an errand she had been sent to do in the village, and as she opened the Parsonage gate she saw in the middle of the front walk a boyish figure that looked familiar.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
at the time that
From this reading Dick Chambers Since the afternoon when Gwen had stopped behind in Stedburgh to arrange about the broken china, and had been obliged to walk home, she had seen nothing more of Dick Chambers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Saturday was a whole holiday, and therefore a blissful day, every moment of which was appreciated.
showing curiosity
From this reading She looked out for him every morning on the bus, but he was not there, and she was just wondering what had become of him when he turned up in the most unexpected quarter.
