used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everything about him spoke of wealth and authority.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Everything about him spoke of wealth and authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything about him spoke of wealth and authority.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
Hender
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From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything about him spoke of wealth and authority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
and nothing more
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
a human being
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
an educational institution
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
term of address for a man
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Everything about him spoke of wealth and authority.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
not known
From this reading The guest represented a type of person previously unknown in District Number Four.
unpreparedness
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From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
someone who visits
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Everything about him spoke of wealth and authority.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys and girls were sitting straight and silent in their places, in something like a fit of apprehension and unpreparedness at such a great emergency.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
won't
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From this reading He looked much pleased and a little excited, and the teacher said,-- "Certainly; step right in, won't you, sir?" in quite another tone from that in which she had just addressed the school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would it be convenient for you to receive a visitor to the school?" the stranger asked politely, with a fine bow of deference to Miss Hender.
