used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
Angela
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From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
Barbara
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From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
Beeches
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From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
CroftsnounUS /krɔːfts/
plural of “croft” — a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
half-termnoun
a short vacation about halfway through a school term
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
MAGICIANnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
on one occasion
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
go across or through
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
move hurridly
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
an educational institution
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
triumviratenounUS /traɪˈʌmvərət/
a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very nice, Barbara thought, to see the Doctor so often, now that she was so much better and did not really need him; but Christopher was very sarcastic on the subject.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The spring had come in with a rush, and May had dawned in such a flood of warm sunshine that the child was able to pass most of her time on a couch in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Doctor, in spite of the ten miles that lay between his house and Crofts, came nearly every day to see how she was; and he hinted at a promise of crutches in ten days' time, after which she was to go away to the seaside and get strong enough to return to school at the half-term.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first Saturday in the term; and Auntie Anna, true to her promise, had invited Jean and Angela to drive over and spend it with Barbara.
Wootton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE MAGICIAN The triumvirate sat under the old cedar tree at Crofts, and once more they discussed the important affairs of the little world at Wootton Beeches.
