used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
a female human offspring
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
DEPEW
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From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
Depews
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From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
Gerald
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From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
I'm
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From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
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 The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mrs. Depew carried out her threat; she walked straight over to Gerald, and gave him what she called a "smack."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
which person or people
From this reading The lawyer, who had guessed something of what had happened, judiciously left them together for a few minutes.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading DEPEW HAS THINGS HER OWN WAY Before five o'clock the three Depews--father, mother, and daughter--were in the New York lawyer's office, and punctually at the hour Gerald entered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You, Gerald," she said, "I'm as real pleased to see you as I am to see the snow go away in winter.
