used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading So much all his advisers had granted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
(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 So much all his advisers had granted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
any thing at all
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
(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 He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
divisible by two
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
at any time
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So much all his advisers had granted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
and nothing more
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
immediately past
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much all his advisers had granted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much all his advisers had granted.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was better, almost out of the doctor’s hands, having taken, it was evident, a new lease of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert and his sister had not come home that Summer, as they had hoped--nor even the next.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But he was not strong, nor could ever be; his life, though renewed, and though it might now last for years, could never be anything but that of an invalid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
someone who visits
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
at the time that
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
Whiteladies
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From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
a late time of life
From this reading About two years after the events I have just described, in the Autumn, when life was low and dreary at Whiteladies, a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the old house.
