used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
in the past
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
amuletnounUS /ˈæmjələt/
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
the act of departing
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
Joan
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From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
Joan's
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From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
express in words
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
express in speech
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
STEVENSONnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had long ago forgiven, or forgotten, which was more probable still, Joan's exile from his good graces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Rutherford and Joan had had breakfast early that morning, for Uncle John was going to London to attend some big meeting, at which, much to his own secret gratification, he had been asked to speak.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He rehearsed the greater part of what he was going to say to Joan during breakfast, and on their way down to the station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "But love is the great amulet which makes the World a Garden."
