used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK.
(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 Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
Guildford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
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 knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
for more time
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
held dear
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
not any; not one
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF LUCK.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
on one occasion
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
and nothing more
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
Ringrose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
cut with a saw
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
an educational institution
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite apart from all that came of it, this visit to Guildford was something of a psychological experience at the time.
well-remembered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
at the time that
From this reading He knew it when he saw the well-remembered building once more in the golden light of that summer's evening.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading He knew it when he knelt in the school chapel and heard the most winning of human voices reading the school prayers.
a late time of life
From this reading The devotion of Harry Ringrose to his first school had been for years second only to his love for his old home, and now that the old home was his no longer, the old school was the place he loved best on earth.
