used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
Bartholomew
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From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
conciliating
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From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
don't
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From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
Laval
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From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
engage in
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
Matilda
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From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
not any; not one
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
an educational institution
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
Shadywalk
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From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
a male human offspring
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She made no comment on the answers; and Matilda heard no more about the matter, until Saturday morning came.
precisely as stated
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The atmosphere of the house was very quiet during several successive days, as far as Matilda could observe it.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In private Mrs. Laval questioned Matilda very closely as to all the particulars of their Shadywalk expedition and all that she had known for weeks past of David's state of mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were extremely busy at school; and at home there was no public recurrence of Monday night's discussion.
at the time that
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then when they were at breakfast, Mrs. Bartholomew said in a conciliating tone, "David, my son, I don't see any necessity for that communication you are proposing to make to your uncles."
