used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
anew
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
(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 Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
for the reason that
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was a weakness in his character.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
true confidential information
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
dishclothnoun
a cloth for washing dishes
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
FujinounUS /ˈfuːdʒi/
shrubby Japanese cherry tree having pale pink blossoms
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
Gissing
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From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a weakness in his character.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAPTER TWO It was after dinner, an April evening, and Gissing slipped away from the house for a stroll.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading It was a weakness in his character.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fuji was very short in stature, and could not reach up to the place where the rack was screwed over the sink.
belonging to which person
From this reading Like all people whose minds are very active, Gissing hated to attend to little details like this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was afraid to stay in, because he knew that if he did, Fuji would ask him again to fix the dishcloth rack in the kitchen.
