used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
floridadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəd/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
humorouslyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmərəsli/
in a humorous manner
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
held up in the air
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
MommanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
a human being
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
express in words
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
Senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
term of address for a man
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Momma took a passionate dislike to her on the spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Senator, discovering to his surprise that the hotel clerk was a lady, lifted his hat.
wasn't
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From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not appear to be surprised, that wasn't the Senator's way, but he forgot what he had to say, which proved it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was hesitating she looked at him humorously and said "Good evening, sir!"
which person or people
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She was a florid person who wore this sense of humour between hard blue eyes and an iron jaw.
