used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
Basil's
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From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading The journalist found himself discontented, lonely, and bored.
Byars
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From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading The journalist found himself discontented, lonely, and bored.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
set up or found
From this reading The journalist found himself discontented, lonely, and bored.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
Gortre
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From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
Harold
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From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The journalist found himself discontented, lonely, and bored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
how
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From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading The journalist found himself discontented, lonely, and bored.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The journalist found himself discontented, lonely, and bored.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
not any; not one
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
Ripon
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From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
the state of being asleep
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He had not realised before how much Basil's society had contributed to his happiness during the past few months.
Spence
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From this reading Harold Spence was left alone in the chambers at Lincoln's Inn.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
St
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From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
precisely as stated
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
Walktown
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From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHILE LONDON WAS SLEEPING In the winter, two or three weeks before Christmas, Gortre asked Father Ripon for a ten days' holiday, and went to Walktown to spend the time with Mr. Byars and Helena.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Christmas itself could be no time of vacation for him,--the duties of St. Mary's were very heavy,--so he snatched a respite from work before the actual time of festival.
