used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK WITH MY UNCLE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
(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 When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
and nothing more
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A TALK WITH MY UNCLE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
go across or through
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
cut with a saw
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK WITH MY UNCLE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A TALK WITH MY UNCLE.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple.
at the time that
From this reading When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TALK WITH MY UNCLE.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.
